The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness

by Todd Rose

In this system, students should be able to take a course anywhere: online or in a classroom, at an employer’s training center or a local university. You could take a huge online course with thousands of students from all over the world, or get a local tutor to instruct you one-on-one, face-to-face. You could take an evening course once a week for six months, or an immersive two-week crash course. You could seek out high-intensity instructors who drive their students hard, or teachers who prefer to gently guide their students without pressing them. You could get all your credentials through courses from one institution, or stack together credentials from a variety of institutions. Or, in many cases, you could simply learn the material on your own, at your own pace, for free. The choice is up to you. Select the credentials pathway that helps you master the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities, according to your own jagged profile, if-then signatures, and budget.

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