Traditionally a degree certifies a certain level of knowledge. Is there a reason to insist on classroom learning to get that degree? All across Europe you coul

Traditionally a degree certifies a certain level of knowledge. Is there a reason to insist on classroom learning to get that degree? All across Europe you could generally get somewhere from 10-40% of your credits through "recognition of prior learning", although few students actually take these offers as they either don't know about them or are shy about the admin. Most European education also is very affordable, e.g. Germany with generally less than 1000€/year for (excellent but crowded) public universities, and many side benefits such as free public transport.