What to Expect From Free Online Classes - John Miley, Kiplinger

="In a nutshell, hiring professionals don't care about them," says Kim Lamoureux, a senior director at human resources research firm Bersin & Associates. Employers worry about verifying the content and learning experience of unaccredited courses. As online learning becomes more popular -- especially as employers partner with online educators to save on costs for tuition reimbursement -- hiring managers may become more accepting of the merits of free education. For now, though, consider the education its own reward.