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College degrees are becoming a dime a dozen these days. It is increasingly accepted that a postsecondary degree, of some variety, is needed to obtain employment and excel in the workforce. Even at a time of decreasing college enrollment, students are investing more money in postsecondary education than ever before.
MOOCs—or massive open online courses—have been getting quite a bit of attention lately, and rightfully so. At their core, MOOCs provide people from all walks of life the chance to learn something for nothing. All you need is an Internet connection, and you’re ready to go. Essentially, think Khan Academy on steroids and some kind of science-fiction genetic engineering that doesn’t yet exist, and you’ve got a MOOC. Most of the current offerings don’t lead to a credential, but some of them do offer pathways to apply what you’ve learned towards some sort of certification.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education announced that for the first time in 15 years, enrollment in higher education has declined.
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce will be participating at the Nebraska Chamber Century 2012: Economic Futures Forum to discuss the report, Leaders & Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Public Postsecondary Education.
By Sean Hackbarth
By Sean Hackbarth
As if oil and gas permit restrictions on federal lands and ill-considered regulation weren’t big enough obstacles to energy development, the lack of skilled workers is also hamstringing the energy industry and our economy.
By Kelly Reynolds
The National Football League (NFL) was recently engaged in a lengthy labor battle with the union that represents its referees—the National Football League Referees Association (NFLRA).
We hear it every day: ‘The success or failure of our education system directly correlates to the success or failure of the U.S. economy.’ We know that learning and mastering essential skills, such as writing and mathematics, in K–12 and postsecondary schooling is crucial to landing a job and excelling in the workforce. Yet, it’s also known that American public schools are failing across the board.
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve issued a report which found a link between soaring tuition costs at public institutions and cuts to
