One could say that 22-44% is actually a much higher pass rate than most MOOCs, and this was a success. It's just that the school is stuck in an old way of thin

One could say that 22-44% is actually a much higher pass rate than most MOOCs, and this was a success. It's just that the school is stuck in an old way of thinking. What's wrong with using on-line courses to see where people stand out? Perhaps let them avoid Fs on their report card if they drop out soon enough. (This is true for many normal classes too) Designed right, the feedback mechanisms should empower the middle tier students too.