Critique of Coursera and edX

[Life Long Learning]

And your own numbers said that 70% of that workforce is doing it with an associates. The demand isn't there since the product isn't necessary to succeed in the field. If the demand was there, institutions would be chasing the money. But, judging by the stats you provided, it's just not there.

My son was just told an EMT with a BS is paid 7% more from the start.  A newbie coming in will benefit.  I know a recently retired state police Major who can't get a second job (AS only).  Most Chief jobs all demand a BS.  Like all professions, a paper is becoming the norm.  Getting into some fire courses now require a BS (new).  Universities tend to be out of touch with many professions.  Community colleges are not and try.  That was a business professor and advisor to the Governor of California who said that on the radio.  I agree with him.