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Future NCCRS course provider - MNomadic - 11-09-2018
Consortium for International Studies
No idea on costs or course format yet since their site is still under construction. Their courses just gained NCCRS approval in SEP/AUG 2018. They do appear to be self paced and distance. Just thought I'd drop this off as something to look into in the future....
http://www.nationalccrs.org/organizations/consortium-international#n8783
The courses currently listed for them on NCCRS:
Fundamentals of Management BUS 101
International Business BUS 103
Law of Business and Business Organizations BUS 105
Organizational Behavior BUS 106 (UL)
Macroeconomics ECO 101
Microeconomics ECO 102
Information Literacy ENG 103
College Algebra MAT 101
Introduction to Geometry MAT 102
Human Growth and Development PSY 102
Introduction to Sociology SOC 101
Research in Psychology PSY 103
Foundations of Earth Science SCI 101
Introduction to Biology SCI 102
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - jsd - 11-09-2018
They're using mytestcom.net for content delivery, the same service Torah CC/TorCC/Tor Academy/Davar Academy has used throughout its name changes.
It's going to be hilarious if this is just Davar changing their name for the hundredth time.
(I don't actually think this is what is happening, I'm just joking about the observation that they all use mytestcom)
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - armstrongsubero - 11-09-2018
Just what we need another provider for intro to sociology
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - bjcheung77 - 11-09-2018
armstrongsubero Wrote:Just what we need another provider for intro to sociology
If they are charging what Davar is charging for their business courses ($99/2 course exams + proctor fees), it's a pretty good deal for these, Davar doesn't charge monthly membership, but require you "complete" the two exams in one month. They don't come close to as cheap as OD.com and I think all these courses are currently offered elsewhere for about the same amount in cost.
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - dfrecore - 11-09-2018
(11-09-2018, 11:02 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote:armstrongsubero Wrote:Just what we need another provider for intro to sociology
If they are charging what Davar is charging for their business courses ($99/2 course exams + proctor fees), it's a pretty good deal for these, Davar doesn't charge monthly membership, but require you "complete" the two exams in one month. They don't come close to as cheap as OD.com and I think all these courses are currently offered elsewhere for about the same amount in cost.
I think though that the people who have used Davar have been very happy with their exams, and felt well-prepared with the materials Davar provides, whereas OD is getting mixed reviews about format.
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - armstrongsubero - 11-09-2018
Cost aside, what I mean is that we could use some more diversity in the courses offered.
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - MNomadic - 11-10-2018
(11-09-2018, 11:53 PM)armstrongsubero Wrote: Cost aside, what I mean is that we could use some more diversity in the courses offered.
I agree wholeheartedly. I understand that they(most of the course providers) are providing the majority of the gen eds that most people need but I would like to see more offerings in the STEM field beyond the basics.
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - dfrecore - 11-10-2018
(11-10-2018, 02:02 AM)MNomadic Wrote:(11-09-2018, 11:53 PM)armstrongsubero Wrote: Cost aside, what I mean is that we could use some more diversity in the courses offered.
I agree wholeheartedly. I understand that they(most of the course providers) are providing the majority of the gen eds that most people need but I would like to see more offerings in the STEM field beyond the basics.
That's always been my complaint about new providers - the same old courses. Not a single course they have is not offered elsewhere. Unless they are free, or very low cost, there's no reason to use them.
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - jsh1138 - 11-10-2018
well every provider has to start somewhere and it makes sense to build your library with stuff people are actually going to use
RE: Future NCCRS course provider - dfrecore - 11-10-2018
(11-10-2018, 08:25 PM)jsh1138 Wrote: well every provider has to start somewhere and it makes sense to build your library with stuff people are actually going to use
Yes, except that if the courses are offered literally everywhere, then you are chasing the same dollars as everyone else. You have to offer a course or two or three that are harder to find, but still necessary to a lot of people.