Comments on: Learn the Austrian Business Cycle Theory!

By: Cardinal

Cardinal — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:10:37 +0000

Taking distance learning courses are quickly and quietly becoming the newest trend in higher learning. Many companies and educational facilities are starting to use virtual learning as the preferred method of training.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:32:49 +0000

There’s a Rothbard flask?

By: Accelerated online degree Genius

Accelerated online degree Genius — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:04:25 +0000

Accelerated online learning is the way to go for busy professionals on the go. It works for the working college student, it works for the busy single parent and it works for the busy real estate pros as well. The outlook for online course studies is looking very bright.

By: J. Grayson Lilburne

J. Grayson Lilburne — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:16:36 +0000

Also, Marc, since you’re busy, you could take the course “Pass/Not Pass” instead of taking it for a grade, if you like…

By: The Gimlet Eye

The Gimlet Eye — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:28:51 +0000

I must concur and agree with you. Their whoredom knows no bounds. It is a difficult matter to be sure, but independent thinkers need to go their own way and resist following in the well-worn tracks of the common herd in education as in every other human endeavor. We need to govern our own lives, make our own plans, make our own decisions, educate ourselves in our own way, and exercise our own authority over out own lives IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. I discuss these and many other related topics at my own web log: http://the-gimlet-eye.livejournal.com/

All are welcome to comment.

P.S.Take a look at the excellent video called: The Great Global Warming Swindle to see just how so many “scholars” have sold their souls to the New World Order crooks:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6690593849703875256&q=The_Great_Global_Warming_Swindle&ei=vBEaSL_aNIui-wHY04z0Bg

By: J. Grayson Lilburne

J. Grayson Lilburne — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:41:15 +0000

Thank you Tian; we will definitely carefully consider those ideas!

By: J. Grayson Lilburne

J. Grayson Lilburne — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:40:06 +0000

Hi Marc,
We would LOVE to have you, even if your participation might be somewhat limited due to your teaching load. We are flexible with regard to scheduling, because the lectures will be recorded, the weekly forum topics will be open 24 hours/day all week long, and you can take the weekly quiz anytime from Friday through Sunday.

Regarding hours, with your limited schedule, and given your scholarly background, if you could put in between 20-30 minutes per night, I think that should be enough.

Regarding discussions, they, like all the course components, are 100% distance learning. The discussions are held in web forums, in which people can post 24 hours/day, much like the Mises Blog comments!

Regarding materials submissions, it’s all online. Essays are uploaded as files. Quizzes and tests are done “in-browser” with the “Moodle” software.

Thank you for your interest in the Mises Academy, and let us know if you have any other questions!

By: AJ Witoslawski

AJ Witoslawski — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:36:53 +0000

Try to get a job by writing “I’m proficient in economics, unlike others” on your resume. I want some kind of certification process.

By: (8?»

(8?» — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:44:35 +0000

Certification in ABCT consists of proudly wearing your Rothbard “Enemy of the State” and Mises “Tu Ne Cede Malis!” T-shirts* in public with the confidence that comes with not only understanding the benefits of a voluntary society, but having the ability to explain it to others who dare to ask.

What, you don’t have one yet? Better head to the store!

(* Also acceptable, Hayek’s shirt. Bonus points awarded for those who carry a Rothbard flask in public.)

By: Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:34:21 +0000

I hadn’t thought about that Eric. Thanks for the suggestion. Most jobs don’t ask for transcripts anyway, and most schools like to see that you participate in academic-type activities outside of standard coursework. It’s win-win.

By: Eric M. Staib

Eric M. Staib — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:08:00 +0000

You can always just list it under “Other Education” on a resume. I list “Mises U 2009: Passed written exam in market process economics,” on my resume.

By: Jeff P. Zacher

Jeff P. Zacher — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:27:46 +0000

You’ll be able to show your proficiency in economics by your analysis…a license is just a piece of paper.

By: Tian

Tian — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:46:25 +0000

I would love to attend. But I am no longer a student and my day time job won’t be over until 5:00pm pacific time, which is 8:00pm east time. Is it possible to schedule it at least partially in the weekend, especially if the number of people who have time conflict during the weekdays are not trivial? Also, an online poll collecting information about the time zone of those who have interests in attending would be helpful…

By: Marc Sheffner

Marc Sheffner — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:13:56 +0000

Sounds fascinating. I’d like to participate, but I’ll be teaching a full load of university classes starting April 9th till the end of July. And I do need my beauty sleep. Is my participation out of the question?

In addition, I would appreciate a little more info on how someone could participate online only:
1) How many hours (approx) per week and in toto should I expect to put into this?
2) Of #1, how many hours (approx) per week and in toto would be online (assuming I download all the reading materials and read them off-line)?
3) How exactly are the “Lecture, reading and extra-credit discussions” conducted? Can someone attending only digitally (i.e. by distance-learning), not physically, still take part in these, and if so, how?
4) How does a digital (distance-learning) participant do the essays, quizzes and final exam? Online? Downloaded, answered off-line, then uploaded to a website (like Google Docs)? Sent as an attachment to an email? Faxed? Pigeon post?

Thanks. I’m amazed that this is even possible. The “bounty of capitalism” indeed.

By: AJ Witoslawski

AJ Witoslawski — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:58:25 +0000

What kind of certification will Mises Academy provide? I mean, after taking x courses, can I expect some kind of license that shows I'm proficient in economics or whatever else I study?

By: Aubrey Herbert

Aubrey Herbert — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:14:14 +0000

The market will end up valuing this more than the bs taught at the intellectual whore houses.

By: Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:56:32 +0000

I’ve been reading articles on Mises.org for a long time, but I’m fairly new to the concept of the Mises Academy. I know that the Academy is planning to offer dozens of courses starting very soon, but will that translate into a type of degree program in economics? I am pursuing a M.A. in Political Science currently, but I’d love the opportunity to seek an undergraduate or graduate degree from the Mises Academy in economics, even if it isn’t “accredited” by the bureaucratic structures of State education.