University of the People
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition free online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education.
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Haiti Initiative
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Right to Education Denied: Why Millions of People Can't Access Higher Education
Imagine that you're a bright young individual who has just finished high school. You're eager to explore the next steps on your educational path. Yet, for a variety of reasons, all you see is one closed door after another in your quest for higher education. With no way to pursue your studies, you may slowly become trapped in the all-too-familiar cycle of poverty and repression.This is a reality for millions of individuals around the world. Even though they have the motivation and qualifications…See More
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Check out this blog posting about UoPeople on "Enter the Group" http://www.entertheblog.com/2011/02/14/meet-shai-reshef-he-wants-to-make-university-free/
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University of the People
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition free online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education.
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Shai Reshef replied to Shai Reshef's discussion 'Haiti Initiative'
With an unwavering commitment to its mission and an understanding of the needs in Haiti, University of the People (UoPeople) commits to provide 250 students with the opportunity to pursue higher education, tuition-free. They will work towards an…
Haiti Initiative
Please check out this #Haiti Initiative. 250 Haitian students are able to pursue tuition free higher education.http://ow.ly/3bH8bSee More
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Deborah J. Boyd replied to Shai Reshef's discussion 'School profile: An online opportunity for those who lack alternatives' in the group University of the People
I visited your web site but it looked to me like there were fees involved. I mean they were very reasonable but they were still there. I am not sure it is wise to advertise fee-free when it is not absolutely free. I admire your effort and it is very…
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University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition free online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education.
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Right to Education Denied: Why Millions of People Can't Access Higher Education
Posted on February 20, 2011 at 3:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Imagine that you're a bright young individual who has just finished high school. You're eager to explore the next steps on your educational path. Yet, for a variety of reasons, all you see is one closed door after another in your quest for higher education. With no way to pursue your studies, you may slowly become trapped in the all-too-familiar cycle of poverty and repression.
This is a reality for millions of individuals around the world. Even though they have the motivation and…
ContinueCNN.com/technology-Social networks provide new lessons in learning
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 1:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
CNN.com/technology
Social networks provide new lessons in learning
By Lara Farr
Published September 10, 2009
(CNN) -- As millions of students across the world go back to school this month, 178 students from 49 countries will turn on their computers and step onto the virtual campus of the world's first global, tuition-free online university.
Called University of the People, the non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef… Continue
Social networks provide new lessons in learning
By Lara Farr
Published September 10, 2009
(CNN) -- As millions of students across the world go back to school this month, 178 students from 49 countries will turn on their computers and step onto the virtual campus of the world's first global, tuition-free online university.
Called University of the People, the non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef… Continue
CNN.com/technology-Social networks provide new lessons in learning
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 1:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
CNN.com/technology
Social networks provide new lessons in learning
By Lara Farr
Published September 10, 2009
(CNN) -- As millions of students across the world go back to school this month, 178 students from 49 countries will turn on their computers and step onto the virtual campus of the world's first global, tuition-free online university.
Called University of the People, the non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef… Continue
Social networks provide new lessons in learning
By Lara Farr
Published September 10, 2009
(CNN) -- As millions of students across the world go back to school this month, 178 students from 49 countries will turn on their computers and step onto the virtual campus of the world's first global, tuition-free online university.
Called University of the People, the non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef… Continue
FastCompany-How Web-Savvy Edupunks Are Transforming American Higher Education
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 1:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
How Web-Savvy Edupunks Are Transforming American Higher Education
Anya Kamenetz
Free online courses, Wiki universities, Facebook-style tutoring networks -- American higher education is changing.
......The online University of the People, founded by Shai Reshef, who made his fortune in for-profit education, signed up its first class this fall -- 300 students from nearly 100 countries. While it has yet to get accreditation, the not-for-profit plans to offer bachelor's… Continue
Anya Kamenetz
Free online courses, Wiki universities, Facebook-style tutoring networks -- American higher education is changing.
......The online University of the People, founded by Shai Reshef, who made his fortune in for-profit education, signed up its first class this fall -- 300 students from nearly 100 countries. While it has yet to get accreditation, the not-for-profit plans to offer bachelor's… Continue
Business Standard | India -World's first tuition fee-free varsity to start operation soon
Posted on August 25, 2009 at 1:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
By Press Trust of India
Sunday August 16, 2009
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/world/s-first-tuition-fee-free-varsity-to-start-operation-soon/70792/on
In a bid to provide higher education free of cost to needy students, the world's first tuition fee-free online university with its academic-support operations based in India, will start operation from next month.
Founded by an Israeli entrepreneur, the University of People will use the concept of social… Continue
Sunday August 16, 2009
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/world/s-first-tuition-fee-free-varsity-to-start-operation-soon/70792/on
In a bid to provide higher education free of cost to needy students, the world's first tuition fee-free online university with its academic-support operations based in India, will start operation from next month.
Founded by an Israeli entrepreneur, the University of People will use the concept of social… Continue
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:41pm on February 25, 2010,
Alice Vivian said…
- University of the People –a truly bold and noble action; accreditation appears to be a nightmare, a possible fast solution would be if students could gain entry, perhaps via scholarships (raised through local communities/outside benefactors) using UotP results as a guide, into a university that will acknowledge prior learning and provide a final year/semester fast tracked /condensed course.
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