A new type of free learning is gaining popularity. Websites like Finals Club are now providing no-cost course materials to the public. All of the material comes from students, not instructors or college administrators. Boston Globe reports: "Because the site does not charge, the material Finalsclub posts is widely available, and, unlike with open courseware programs like MIT's, Harvard has little say in the process. As a result, thanks to technology, one of the core functions of a university - distributing information through its professors - is no longer entirely in its control." While some professors may be wary of student-run sites, the development of more free learning material will be a great asset to both students and independent learners. See Also:

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Finals Club Offers Free Harvard Course Notes Online originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 23:06:51. Permalink Comment Email this