Accepting Credits for MOOCs: Good for Students, Good for Society
By granting transfer credits for the completion of a massive open online course, Colorado State...
Exploring the Uses of Digital Badges
Digital badges have the potential to significantly change the way students are recognized for their...
MOOCs Making Strides Toward Credit
In the last week, Udacity and edX massive open online courses have made major strides toward...
The Time of the Credit-Hour is Drawing to a Close
The credit-hour, which links the awarding of academic credit to hours of contact between professors...
The Importance of Stackable Certificates
Stackable credentials provide substantial benefits for both non-traditional students and higher...
Online MBAs Growing on the Backs of Non-Traditional Students
A recent survey released by the Canadian Virtual University—a group of 12 universities specializing...
Is a Doctoral Degree Worthwhile for Adult Students?
It is not necessary for professionals to earn a PhD in order to be able to teach in higher...
Three-Year Graduation Plans in the Works in Ohio
The state of Ohio is pushing its public universities to develop plans that would see students...
Will Badging Overcome or Feed “The Frankenstein Effect?”
While many critics will cite the “Frankenstein effect” as a major point against the badging...
Digital Badges: Catalyst in the Evolution of Higher Education or “Killer App” for Alternatives?
If higher education institutions adapt to the badging movement, they will cement themselves as...
Free Online Courses Now Worth Credit
Since 2010, the Saylor Foundation has been developing a catalogue of free, self-paced online...
Professional Certifications Gaining Momentum
Time Moneyland’s Jon Marcus reported last week that universities are beginning to shift their...
