Future NCCRS course provider

[MNomadic]

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/organization...onal#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

[jsd]

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)

[armstrongsubero]

Just what we need another provider for intro to sociology

[bjcheung77]

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.

[dfrecore]

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.

[armstrongsubero]

Cost aside, what I mean is that we could use some more diversity in the courses offered.

[MNomadic]

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.

[dfrecore]

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.

[jsh1138]

well every provider has to start somewhere and it makes sense to build your library with stuff people are actually going to use

[dfrecore]

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.