Here is more on the ASU and EdX Global Fresh Academy and reactions from the media.
Here is what we know for now about the Global Freshman Academy, or ‘GFA’:
• The courses are open to all, and can be ‘audited’ for free, the same as with other courses on edX.org
• To have the option to receive ASU credit, you will need to sign up for the Verified Certificate track for each course, which costs $45 per course
• Once the course is over, if you passed the course requirements and you were in the Verified Certificate track, you can choose to apply for ASU credit
• Tuition is discounted from standard ASU rates, and will not exceed $200 per credit hour, which is less than half of on-campus tuition (but remember, most courses are three credits)