most are computerish https://thepienews.com/news/coursera-joins-ranks-of-online-degree-expansionists/
This I like: “Traditionally, degrees are an all or nothing endeavour. Completing 90% of the degree is worthless,” Raineri explained. “We are pioneering a new model of credentialing with our partners that enables learners to gain valuable certificates along the way towards earning a degree,” she continued.
In this case it seems that these specific courses can be both (I think). You can take these courses individually, as a MOOC, or you can go for the whole package through some school and wind up with a degree. When MOOCs first started one of the criticisms was "What's the point if you can't get credits or a degree?" Now you can. If you want. Or not. If you don't.
Fair enough if these are like that. Some providers have moved away from that, but want to keep the buzzword. (And no one does cMOOCs, but that's a lost battle from antiquity at this point.)
Or both, I would think. Busy, distracted adults might go through the course once without credit and then a second time for credit. Think of it as a study method.
That could be a good idea. I've also imagined that someone might use a MOOC as prep material for a CLEP test.
I'm interested in the MPH programs (from Michigan and Imperial), but it'll depend on what the cost is and that's notably absent from the publicity materials!
Well, Michigan is now saying that they tuition for the Coursera MPH will be "competitive with our in-state residential program rate". Unfortunately, that means it will be roughly $50k. My local public schools SUNY Downstate and CUNY School of Public Health cost about half that.
Yeah, it's mostly computer-related but it's good to see Public Health in the list! I hope they offer more courses related to Mental Health though. This topic is very relevant right now.
Huh, it says that the U of M Coursera MPH will be offered 100% online. Will they waive the MPH practicum requirement? I doubt it, so this is possibly false advertising...
