Dien/Gordon:

I think this (correspondence course) is an idea with huge potential. Why? In addition to reasons mentioned, universities are now offering on-line courses and even degrees. I know because I began an online MBA program a few years ago at the University of Colorado (fully accredited). I took three classes then dropped out due to family and finances.

I checked yesterday and tuition has risen to $400 per credit hour ($1,200 per course). Ouch! The University of Maryland (my alma mater) now also offers a fully accredited online MBA at $500 per credit hour. Double OUCH!

The point is that they could not charge these rates if they didn't have people standing in line to pay. BUT, I don't really wanna pluck down that kind of cash right now (and I'm sure many others are the same way); so there is a niche there wating to be filled by informal courses.

I would love to take one or more such courses; I am also interested in getting into it from the owner/instructor side.

Very interesting subject - I hope my insights are useful!

Tim Spencer