As part of a growing movement to document students’ skills and knowledge, a variety of providers — MOOCs, private companies, industry groups, colleges themselves — are offering new types of credentials. They include badges, certificates, and microdegrees. Some are offered at no cost, while others require a fee or are part of a tuition-based program. Here’s a visual sampling.
THOSE WHO TAKE FREE MOOCS through Coursera can pay a fee that varies by course ($29 to $100) to get a certificate, which means Coursera has confirmed the student’s identity and participation.
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