But neither can we ignore the new fast-paced technological world that mandates changes in our past practices. We in higher education should invent, experiment, and validate new modes of teaching and learning. We should be open to ideas that work. In fact, we should applaud them. If we stretch this analogy, perhaps there are two kinds of colleges in the world.
Some colleges are willing simply to give away the credit, and some students willing to take it.
Other colleges require the work, and students are willing to earn what they can. In either case, only time will tell which is better. Check this box only if you would also like this submission to be considered for publication as a letter to the editor in the printed edition Chronicle. Be sure to include your name and affiliation. Legitimate requests for anonymity will be honored.