Breaking Barriers to College Access

This chapter focuses on how Modern States and the College Board's CLEP exams are transforming the accessibility and affordability of higher education. It discusses the innovative use of MOOCs to provide free college-level education and the credentialing opportunities offered through CLEP for students with non-traditional learning backgrounds. The conversation highlights the significant impact these initiatives have on empowering learners, particularly those who have faced challenges in accessing traditional educational pathways.