05-27-2014, 08:14 AM
I just wanted to clarify something about MOOCs and regional accreditation. If the OP is taking a MOOC for his/her own personal knowledge, regional accreditation doesn't matter. To get credit for having obtained such knowledge, a portfolio consisting of takeaways from the MOOC is a great idea. In order to get credit for the portfolio, you have to show that the learning matches that of a class from a regionally accredited college.
This is a perfect example of the usefulness of portfolios. The OP presumably has an interest in writing (journalism major) and is obviously interested in the topics and will be taking the classes anyway. Why not get credit for the time and the knowledge? Also nice additions to a professional portfolio.
This is a perfect example of the usefulness of portfolios. The OP presumably has an interest in writing (journalism major) and is obviously interested in the topics and will be taking the classes anyway. Why not get credit for the time and the knowledge? Also nice additions to a professional portfolio.
Associate in Arts - Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities - Thomas Edison State University
pursuing Master's degree, Applied Linguistics - Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
*credit sources: Patten University, Straighterline, Learning Counts, The Institutes, Torah College Credits, Kaplan Open College, UMUC, Thomas Edison State University (guided study liberal arts capstone)
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities - Thomas Edison State University
pursuing Master's degree, Applied Linguistics - Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
*credit sources: Patten University, Straighterline, Learning Counts, The Institutes, Torah College Credits, Kaplan Open College, UMUC, Thomas Edison State University (guided study liberal arts capstone)
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