This is a good school for grinders. No one has any expertise so it's really just a race to do the busy work and grind through the exams. The exams often call for incorrect answers so you can screw yourself badly by actually knowing something about the subject. My technique was to cut and paste the assignments from the internet using buzz words then work backwards from the pretests to figure out which answers the test software would accept as correct. It was all multiple guess and the passing scores were very low so it wasn't hard. You don't actually have to buy the books or study. In fact I would recommend against both those activities since they distract from your duel purposes of churning the busywork and guessing the test. It's scary that your child might be taught reading by someone with absolutely no training, but that's the WGU business plan.

Overall I had a fantastic experience at Western Governors University. The coursework was very challanging but flexible for those who can work independently and demonstrate competency. The online tools were state of the art, providing real time conversations with faculty and other students, along with the use of virtual classrooms and other online tools. My MBA has increased my band level at work, allowing me opportunity and growth I never imagined!!