At first glance it seems like just the thing to cheer about. "Ohio will be the first state to expand its online library learning program statewide, allowing any Ohioan with a valid library card to take thousands of small, free online courses, whether for fun or to bolster a work resume." But I wondered, why limit it to Ohioans? Then I discovered why. According to Cleveland.com, "it entered a three-year, $710,000 yearly contract with LinkedIn to provide Ohioans free access to online courses with the social media company's Lynda.com service." OK, that seems a lot less than Lynda's going rate (roughly $300/year per person). But only if at least 2400 or so people use it (and I imagine the more it gets used the more the cost to Ohio will increase). It's still better than nothing. But it's not the best it could be.
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