Motivating Students Who Have Some College but No Credential (Inside Higher Ed)
“A survey of roughly 1,000 learners with some college credits but no credential found that many of these former students distrust higher ed and question the value of a degree.
The study, highlighted in a new white paper released Tuesday, was conducted by StraighterLine, an online course provider, and UPCEA, the online and professional education association. It explored what factors prevent these adult learners from continuing to pursue college and what can motivate them to re-enroll.
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has found that there are about 36.8 million Americans under the age of 65 who have some college credits but no credential, a group that’s continuing to grow and becoming a key focus of colleges struggling with enrollment.”
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