edX: Harvard and MIT form new online school

College Search & Selection Online Degrees
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There is substantial differences between OCW and EdX. EdX, in addition of providing the educational contents for free online, will implement a new system of qualification. Not based on academic degrees but on specific courses certification. The way courses are accessed online will also be different with interactive quizzes and integrated materials. So, the whole delivery platform will be different.

from the MIT web site, regarding MITx, the predecessor to EdX

This seems to indicate that in future versions, the actual certification, which could be verifiable and possibly peformed ina controlled testing center would add signficant value to the course.

Another main benefit not available with OCW, which became clear during the first course offered by MIT to over 60,000 students, is collaborative learning. Students can work interactively to solve problem sets and discuss the material. They may also be able to interact with faculty.

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Yeah, they are non credit courses , and for general learning and self-advancement only…they are not equated to a degree…

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I wanted to know which would be a better option: Pursuing an ALB (BA) from Harvard Extension School or going to a community college for two years and then attempting to transfer to a four-year univeristy.

I am considering going to a MA community college like Middlesex Community College or Bunker Hill Community College and then transfering into UMass or maybe even Haravrd.

Assuming I can’t transfer into Harvard, what’s going to get me a job: A BA from Harvard Extension School or a BA from UMass (Amherst, Lowell, or Boston?)?