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I suspect that will be stigmatic, or is already. The FAQ on EdX says the certificate is identical to the on-campus one, it doesn’t mention “online”. In the UK
by gaius 8y ago
I suspect that will be stigmatic, or is already.
The FAQ on EdX says the certificate is identical to the on-campus one, it doesn’t mention “online”.
In the UK we have had “distance learning” for a long time (Open University) and there is no stigma attached, OU is probably actually more prestigious than most ex-polys.
- servesystem 8y agoIt's hypocritical of the business world to use open source software but reject open education.
- civilitty 8y agoTo the business world, open source is just a business calculation and HR really doesn't care about it except when it's useful as a recruiting tool. The same is true of hiring decisions and open education. Degrees from well known universities are part of a cost/benefit/cover-your-ass strategy in hiring decisions so when open education has proven itself to the degree that open source software has, then it will be as widely accepted.
- user5994461 8y agoThe business world uses microsoft windows and office. Couldn't care less about open source.
- chupasaurus 8y agoUniversity of Liverpool has an online MSCS program for a while too with the same certificate as if it was on-campus.