You decided it’s time to earn your degree. You’ve considered the traditional approach that involves taking courses on a college campus, but perhaps you don’t have the time or interest in that type of ...

At first glance, they seem too good to be true: free courses—often offered by top universities—that students can complete at their own pace from anywhere with an internet connection? What’s the catch?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I run PoetsandQuants.com, which covers news about business schools. If you can’t spend the time or the money for a graduate degree ...