Some colleges plan to offer credit to transfer students for some MOOCs

Sept. 4, 2013
Schools are part of a study to see how the free "massive open online courses" prepare students for a more traditional college experience.

The University of Maryland University College and several other institutions expect to begin awarding transfer credit to those who have taken — and can prove they learned from — certain "massive open online courses," known as MOOCs. The Baltimore Sun says the higher-education institutions have agreed to track student progress as part of a research study gauging how well the MOOCs prepared the students for a more traditional learning experience. Other schools taking part in the study: the University of Illinois Springfield; Central Michigan University; Western Carolina University; State University of New York Empire State College; Kaplan University; American Public University; and Regis University.

Sponsored Recommendations

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...

Room to Learn: Furniture Solutions for Education

Preparing students for the future. Utilizing our experience in the education market, we offer a dynamic selection of products that pair technology with furniture to help stimulate...

Transforming Education: A Case Study in Progressive Classroom Design

Discover how Workspace Interiors and the Baldwin School District reshaped learning environments in Long Island, New York, creating pedagogically responsive spaces that foster ...