Community colleges and high schools would receive federal funds to create free, online courses in a program that is in the final stages of being drafted by the Obama administration.
The program is part of a series of efforts to help community colleges reach more students and to link basic skills education to job training. The proposals are outlined in administration discussion drafts obtained by Inside Higher Ed. A formal announcement could come in the next few weeks. In addition to the free online courses, the plan would provide $9 billion over 10 years to help community colleges develop and improve programs related to preparing students for good jobs, and a $10 billion loan fund (at low or no interest) for community college facilities.
While this may seem as a great initiative its really more complicated than indicated. First, anyone who has enrolled in an online college course knows that these courses are more difficult than conventional. Also, many organizations do not view on-line education as credible so though you may earn that degree, someone who has received a conventional or blended education may be viewed with greater favor.
On-line education is definitely a buyer beware product and should be deeply evaluated prior to engagement.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/06/29/ccplan
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