The question that refuses to go away: is college relevant? The debate’s been raging for a while, with alternative education programs such as coding bootcamps and MOOCs popping up as alternatives to a pricey four-year education. (And considering that the aftermath of this year’s college admissions scandal continues to reverberate, we can’t blame folks for seeking alternatives.)
Certainly, there is a tradeoff with online courses, as most are pre-recorded and pre-scripted with a set curriculum. Still, many students cite convenience and affordability as the most important things, so they’re willing to go without the live instruction. Why go back to formal schooling when you can learn on your own time? That’s certainly been the case with most courses we’ve written about, but the DevGuides Live Webinars are different. Read more…
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