Credentialing, free tuition top this week’s news by Laura Devaney, Director of News, K-12 and Higher Education.

"In this week's news, top steps for successful postsecondary credentials; the debate around free community college tuition continues; saving money on college textbooks; and Coursera launches project-based courses." summarizes Laura Devaney.

Catch up on the most compelling higher-ed news stories you may have missed this week.

Each Friday, Laura Devaney will be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week.

I can’t fit all of our news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eCampusNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed.

Photo: eCampus News

In this week’s news: 

Coursera launches project-based courses
Coursera announced it is offering 12 new project-based courses in topics from persuasive writing to computer construction.
Read more...

Textbook Liberation Fund aims to save students $1B
A new $500,000 fund will provide grants to faculty members or departments who want to transition their courses away from high-priced textbooks.
Read more...

Calif. students may receive free community college tuition
There’s been a lot of talk about California offering free tuition to all community college students in the state.
Read more...

5 vital focus areas to make postsecondary credentials a success
What will it take to make credentialing an easier process for students? How can education stakeholders validate credentials? What do employers need from today’s credentials? How can minority learners better take advantage of credentials?
Read more...

Source: eCampus News