Why does DegreeForum like ENEB

[SophiaPrincess]

There are a lot of misconceptions about European degrees in general, and ENEB in particular. Higher education is heavily subsidized in most European countries and often free. The fact that a legitimate degree can be earned for $300 seems shocking to North Americans but perfectly normal in Europe.

Most nations have no equivalent to Titulo Propio degrees. They signify study of a subject to some level of familiarity below mastery. Titulo Oficial degrees include more rigorous testing which conveys the presumption of mastery of the subject.

Proctoring is a relatively new. For centuries education was accomplished using the honor code. The ENEB degrees depend upon the integrity of their students. Exams and papers are not a degree. If they correlate well, exams and papers may serve to demonstrate mastery. However, the absence of corroborating evidence of mastery, such as tests or essays, doesn't invalidate a degree. Rather, it places the responsibility of demonstrating learning on the graduate.

I am reminded of a story by the great Dr. John Bear. One of the members of his doctoral dissertation evaluation team at Michigan State was called away from Dr. Bear's dissertation defense early in his presentation. Before departing, the evaluator, who was leaving, gave a note to one of the other evaluators which was read then crumpled and thrown in the trash can. Dr. Bear retrieved the note afterward. It said something along the lines of please congratulate John for a great dissertation.
John Bear was presumed to have done well preparing his dissertation by the departing evaluator. At least at the graduate level, students are presumed to take their education seriously. Students are expected to be personally responsible for their education. This is the way a degree at ENEB should be approached. If you expect hand-holding and supervision you will be disappointed.
I am a lowly Sophia student. Student are entirely responsible for their own learning in much the same way as ENEB.