![Introduction to Genetics and Evolution offered by Duke University. According to Coursera, "The class will consist of watching multiple lecture mini-videos which are roughly 10-15 minutes in length. These contain 1-3 integrated quiz questions per video. There will also be 2 test assessments, including a non-cumulative final exam."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/84/41/8441824038c72bea19dbaf7be1dfac70.png?itok=gl24mrEh "Introduction to Genetics and Evolution offered by Duke University. According to Coursera, "The class will consist of watching multiple lecture mini-videos which are roughly 10-15 minutes in length. These contain 1-3 integrated quiz questions per video. There will also be 2 test assessments, including a non-cumulative final exam.""){kind=small}
![Bioelectricity: A Quantitative Approach According to Coursera, "The class will consist of lecture videos, which are about 10 minutes in length. Some videos will present new concepts, while others will show numerical calculations using concepts already presented, a kind of video problem session. Each week there will be two quizzes. Quiz A, mostly multiple choice, is about core concepts. Quiz B is more advanced. Quiz B questions often ask for calculations involving formulas or numbers, but occasionally ask for a short computer program or a brief essay. At the end of the course, there are two parts of the final exam, similarly divided into A (qualitative) and B (quantitative) sets."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/e7/4c/e74c88922812d8dc58eed10b26291c9c.png?itok=xUt_Og4d "Bioelectricity: A Quantitative Approach According to Coursera, "The class will consist of lecture videos, which are about 10 minutes in length. Some videos will present new concepts, while others will show numerical calculations using concepts already presented, a kind of video problem session. Each week there will be two quizzes. Quiz A, mostly multiple choice, is about core concepts. Quiz B is more advanced. Quiz B questions often ask for calculations involving formulas or numbers, but occasionally ask for a short computer program or a brief essay. At the end of the course, there are two parts of the final exam, similarly divided into A (qualitative) and B (quantitative) sets.""){kind=small}
![Calculus: Single Variable offered by University of Pennsylvania Coursera states, "The class will consist of nearly 60 animated lecture videos, each about 15 minutes in length. The schedule will be approximately 5 quarter-hour lectures per week over 13 weeks. Occasional "bonus" lectures will provide more advanced off-the-syllabus perspectives. You will get to practice your skills with lots of homework problems. These will not count towards your grade for the course, but, because of this, there will be open forums for discussing how to solve the homework problems. Grading will be based on graded chapter quizzes (5), and a final exam."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/12/ff/12ff9742250b6a6b3e53af1d9f3297a8.png?itok=WlhcVAS8 "Calculus: Single Variable offered by University of Pennsylvania Coursera states, "The class will consist of nearly 60 animated lecture videos, each about 15 minutes in length. The schedule will be approximately 5 quarter-hour lectures per week over 13 weeks. Occasional "bonus" lectures will provide more advanced off-the-syllabus perspectives. You will get to practice your skills with lots of homework problems. These will not count towards your grade for the course, but, because of this, there will be open forums for discussing how to solve the homework problems. Grading will be based on graded chapter quizzes (5), and a final exam.""){kind=small}
ACE has endorsed Coursera! The premier higher education association announced Wednesday (February 6) their recommendation that higher education institutions offer credit for 5 online courses offered through Coursera.
The American Council on Education (ACE), represents the presidents of over 2000 2-year and 4-year, accredited, private and public, degree-granting institutions. These 2000 affiliates are considering giving credit for completing certain MOOC courses.
Students would have to pay a fee to have a proctored exam in an identity verified environment. Outside of that, the class would be entirely free.
San Jose State University in California has partnered with Udacity to offer college credit for 3 Udacity classes, for a fee.
Udacity has contacted ACE to earn recommendations for four of their courses. With MOOC enrollment on the rise, some institutions are looking for ways to incorporate free online classes for credit.
Other schools such as Duke University, University of California, Irvine and University of Pennsylania are not interested in MOOC credit for students enrolled in their schools or not. Professors from the Universities may offer the courses, but they will still not translate to credit.
One reason, money. Universities charge $20,000 - $40,000 per year for undergraduate tuition and fees. This can amount to a huge financial loss to elite institutions.
Some may decide only degree seeking students credit may be accepted, while others will continue to fight the growing demand for credit based free online courses.
Most institutions require students to earn a certain number (around 50%) of their credits from the school in order to earn a certificate or degree, which may prevent students from weaving together a degree from schools around the country like a patchwork quilt.
Do you think free online for credit classes will decrease the students attending colleges and universities? Weigh in below.
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![Calculus: Single Variable offered by University of Pennsylvania Coursera states, "The class will consist of nearly 60 animated lecture videos, each about 15 minutes in length. The schedule will be approximately 5 quarter-hour lectures per week over 13 weeks. Occasional "bonus" lectures will provide more advanced off-the-syllabus perspectives. You will get to practice your skills with lots of homework problems. These will not count towards your grade for the course, but, because of this, there will be open forums for discussing how to solve the homework problems. Grading will be based on graded chapter quizzes (5), and a final exam."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/55/15/5515929519cc356c9573636be6c6cb56.png?itok=63nU3jwj "Calculus: Single Variable offered by University of Pennsylvania Coursera states, "The class will consist of nearly 60 animated lecture videos, each about 15 minutes in length. The schedule will be approximately 5 quarter-hour lectures per week over 13 weeks. Occasional "bonus" lectures will provide more advanced off-the-syllabus perspectives. You will get to practice your skills with lots of homework problems. These will not count towards your grade for the course, but, because of this, there will be open forums for discussing how to solve the homework problems. Grading will be based on graded chapter quizzes (5), and a final exam."")
![Bioelectricity: A Quantitative Approach According to Coursera, "The class will consist of lecture videos, which are about 10 minutes in length. Some videos will present new concepts, while others will show numerical calculations using concepts already presented, a kind of video problem session. Each week there will be two quizzes. Quiz A, mostly multiple choice, is about core concepts. Quiz B is more advanced. Quiz B questions often ask for calculations involving formulas or numbers, but occasionally ask for a short computer program or a brief essay. At the end of the course, there are two parts of the final exam, similarly divided into A (qualitative) and B (quantitative) sets."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/94/ef/94ef63537b314900b05bac48a6b6b765.png?itok=6eVLLmli "Bioelectricity: A Quantitative Approach According to Coursera, "The class will consist of lecture videos, which are about 10 minutes in length. Some videos will present new concepts, while others will show numerical calculations using concepts already presented, a kind of video problem session. Each week there will be two quizzes. Quiz A, mostly multiple choice, is about core concepts. Quiz B is more advanced. Quiz B questions often ask for calculations involving formulas or numbers, but occasionally ask for a short computer program or a brief essay. At the end of the course, there are two parts of the final exam, similarly divided into A (qualitative) and B (quantitative) sets."")
![Introduction to Genetics and Evolution offered by Duke University. According to Coursera, "The class will consist of watching multiple lecture mini-videos which are roughly 10-15 minutes in length. These contain 1-3 integrated quiz questions per video. There will also be 2 test assessments, including a non-cumulative final exam."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/5d/8a/5d8a7f33e2bc6f5f1d3532e594e2492a.png?itok=qb002C9y "Introduction to Genetics and Evolution offered by Duke University. According to Coursera, "The class will consist of watching multiple lecture mini-videos which are roughly 10-15 minutes in length. These contain 1-3 integrated quiz questions per video. There will also be 2 test assessments, including a non-cumulative final exam."")
![Pre-Calculus offered by University of California, Irvine. According to Coursera, "This course is divided into topical sections, released on a weekly basis. Each week will consist of a series of lecture videos, end-of video quizzes, and homework assignments through which you can practice your mastery of the material."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/29/00/2900dfbab287ba8d17f6a793dc99ca35.png?itok=v_RS-iSP "Pre-Calculus offered by University of California, Irvine. According to Coursera, "This course is divided into topical sections, released on a weekly basis. Each week will consist of a series of lecture videos, end-of video quizzes, and homework assignments through which you can practice your mastery of the material."")
![Algebra offered by University of California, Irvine. According to Coursera, "This course is divided into topical sections, released on a weekly basis. Each week will consist of a series of lecture videos, end-of video quizzes, and homework assignments through which you can practice your mastery of the material."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/a4/85/a4858a5812450b4cda53f984ea4260ad.png?itok=RyrAzr1e "Algebra offered by University of California, Irvine. According to Coursera, "This course is divided into topical sections, released on a weekly basis. Each week will consist of a series of lecture videos, end-of video quizzes, and homework assignments through which you can practice your mastery of the material."")
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