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Re:On the Internet, a university without a campus by ph0rque on Monday January 26, 2009 @11:11AM (#450557)
> I get the impression that any online education provider will be successful or not largely to the degree that it builds a student community (and, for minor learners subject to compulsory instruction laws, a parent community too).

Very much agree. One feature we thought up was (partially) refunding tuition fees for those students who create content to help fellow students (or those a class/chapter/unit behind them).

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Re:On the Internet, a university without a campus by tokenadult on Monday January 26, 2009 @12:33PM (#450694)
One feature we thought up was (partially) refunding tuition fees for those students who create content to help fellow students (or those a class/chapter/unit behind them).

That's a very interesting idea. I've been looking for learning environments that encourage learners to be collaborative rather than cut-throat competitive.

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