University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online Degree Programs

Re:University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online... by delaynomore on Friday June 12, 2020 @12:17PM (#23500697)

Let's be honest about schools like UofP and WGU. They exist to provide a cheap and easy way for experienced professionals to get that piece of paper to bypass a HR checkbox, nothing more. If you are serious about learning, look elsewhere.

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Re:University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online... by uopeoplestudent on Saturday June 13, 2020 @02:41PM (#23511614)

I somewhat agree. I don't think UoPeople and WGU were individually founded for this purpose. But, I think they were made necessary by cultural forces which necessitate "that piece of paper to bypass an HR checkbox."

> If you are serious about learning, look elsewhere.

This is unfair though. You can still acquire a decent education through the school. Depending on your goals, it might be better to look elsewhere.

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Re:University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online... by deadwing0 on Friday June 12, 2020 @12:33PM (#23500897)

Is this conjecture or is there some truth to it? Got any reading or sources? Thanks.

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