Harnessing America's Wasted Talent
A New Ecology of Learning
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Praise for Harnessing America's Wasted Talent
"President Obama offered America and the world renewed hope fora better tomorrow. With decades of experience in alternative formsof higher education, Peter Smith grabs that optimistic spirit andseizes the moment to reveal to us the exciting age of Web-basedteaching and learning, which is opening access to untold numbers oflearners while harnessing the previously wasted talents of millionsof people in America and billions around the world. Those seekinginsights, a vision of the future, and a chance to join thiseducational revolution should look forward to Harnessing America'sWasted Talent."
--Curtis J. Bonk, professor, Indiana University, and author,The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is RevolutionizingEducation
"Anyone who wants to understand where American higher educationis headed should read Harnessing America's Wasted Talent. PeterSmith's vision of the future of higher education is based onseveral decades of experience--at the national, state, andinternational levels. He brings a rare perspective that willinterest students, educators, politicians, and those Americanbusiness leaders who are worried about the future of our workforceand the health of our democracy."
--Charles Kolb, president, The Committee for EconomicDevelopment
"Harnessing America's Wasted Talent is a must-read for those ofus concerned about the increasing economic and education gaps inour country. Peter Smith takes on an important American disconnect:the need for an educated workforce and the fact that most workingAmericans lack a college degree. Drawing upon his experience inhigher education and politics, Smith dissects the problem andpresents a contemporary, practical plan to enhance the learningcapacity of our country."
--Joseph B. Moore, president, Lesley University
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