There is no reason that there could not be a graduated difficulty for these classes.
Example: The 'level 1' or 'core' videos and assignments can be a base and offered for free and be of a similar duration and difficulty as the class now...
'Level 2' would either replace or augment the 'level 1' and would be more advanced and require some knowledge of pre-requisites and more 'synthesis' or 'critical' style assignments and less hand holding. Maybe they could charge for access to this level...
'Level 3 etc' could go deeper into the topic and perhaps offer more mathematical rigor or dive into more advanced topics or expose students to related current research etc.
The assignments could also be tougher and more free form. Depending on how much human interaction is needed on the assignments and whatnot, they could justify a much higher price...
I would be very interested in a program that had this kind of format.
It would allow for exploration without too much commitment but a deep dive on topics that are interesting and perhaps a window into a community of people exploring the same topics...
If I were paying Stanford level tuition for the class as it stands now, I'd be a bit disappointed too.
> There is no reason that there could not be a graduated difficulty for these classes.
Of course there is. These classes are provided for free, yet require time and money and effort. You've likely more than tripled the required resources to produce the class.
There is no reason that the most difficult grades must be open to the public for free. Slap a paywall on it, a "With Student ID" bypass, and call it a day.
I'd be happy to pay, especially for the higher levels.
But it would be nice to explore topics at the most shallow level for free or at a low price to see if it covers what I expect in a manner that I find useful. Basically, a funnel.
Example: The 'level 1' or 'core' videos and assignments can be a base and offered for free and be of a similar duration and difficulty as the class now...
'Level 2' would either replace or augment the 'level 1' and would be more advanced and require some knowledge of pre-requisites and more 'synthesis' or 'critical' style assignments and less hand holding. Maybe they could charge for access to this level...
'Level 3 etc' could go deeper into the topic and perhaps offer more mathematical rigor or dive into more advanced topics or expose students to related current research etc. The assignments could also be tougher and more free form. Depending on how much human interaction is needed on the assignments and whatnot, they could justify a much higher price...
I would be very interested in a program that had this kind of format.
It would allow for exploration without too much commitment but a deep dive on topics that are interesting and perhaps a window into a community of people exploring the same topics...
If I were paying Stanford level tuition for the class as it stands now, I'd be a bit disappointed too.