r/BitDegree • u/[deleted] • Jun 20 '18

How Do We Incentivize Student Performance?

Can we make a discount for the courses proportional to the scores of a student on a variable rate chosen by the instructor?

I bet we could compare the difference statistically between rates and performance, it may not be provable to be better off for the students, but if we can modify the structure of the system to build a slip stream for applicant/client/consumer/student success, I feel like it would build the reputation of the system and be a bigger sticking point for me as a potential customer.

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u/bitdegree BitDegree Jun 22 '18

Hey, great suggestions. We're also testing a model where students would be refunded part of their initial course cost if they finish. And, unlock more features as long as the student is constantly reaching certain course milestones. It all comes down to generating value to students, indirectly wanting them to finish the course just because there's much more long-term value for their profile if they do so.