Massive open online courses creating a 'true democratization of education' - Steve Young, Argus Leader

The 10,000 to 100,000 worldwide participants who are signing up for each course are putting the “massive” into MOOCs, and driving South Dakota officials to brainstorm about their own possibilities. But the other significant discussion resulting from all this, both at the state level and across the country, is whether MOOCs should lead to college credit, and under what circumstances universities in South Dakota will grant credit for free courses taken elsewhere. “I don’t think we have given credit for any MOOCs yet,” said Sam Gingerich, chief academic officer for the state Board of Regents. “But I think it’s just a matter of time.” http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130510/UPDATES/130510024/Massive-open-online-courses-creating-true-democratization-education-?nclick_check=1