Online Learning Update

July 1, 2013

5 Reasons International Students Should Consider MOOCs

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:01 am

By DEVON HAYNIE, US News

For decades, American-style higher education was out of reach for millions of international students. But now, thanks to MOOCs, students no longer have to hop on a plane and pay thousands of dollars in tuition to get a taste of the U.S. college experience. Acing a MOOC won’t help you earn a U.S. degree – yet. Most American universities won’t accept transfer credit for the courses. But that doesn’t mean the classes aren’t worthwhile. MOOCs can still inspire people, lead to additional job skills and impress future employers or admissions deans, experts say. Below are several reasons why international students might consider taking a MOOC.

http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/06/25/5-reasons-international-students-should-consider-moocs

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