Making Education Affordable: A New Vision for Community College, using OER and Competency-Based Education | Saylor Academy

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Interview with John Milam, Executive Director, Knowledge To Work/ HigherEd.org

John Milam and his team at the Knowledge to Work (K2W) initiative of Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) have created a new education tool for self-directed learners. Leveraging the flexibility of Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Open Educational Resources (including Saylor Academy resources), HigherEd.org partners with employer associations to create personalized learning geared toward real-world careers.  Saylor.org chatted with Dr. Milam to learn more about transforming the course model, personalized learning, and partnering with employers to provide career-ready education."