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Lang, Josephine – International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 2023
Purpose: Since new digital micro-credential technologies emerged a decade ago, there has been a rapid rise in micro-credentials in the education landscape. Much has been promised about these educational technologies, yet there is much confusion by key stakeholders in the digital micro-credential ecosystem. This confusion has led to significant…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, Job Skills, Universities, Lifelong Learning
María José Ibáñez Ayuso – Journal of Learning for Development, 2025
Micro-credentials have gained significant interest due to their potential to create flexible learning pathways and offer real-time, up-to-date training for the rapidly evolving labour market. Additionally, international organisations have highlighted their capacity to elevate the value of non-formal education and foster inclusive higher education…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Labor Market, International Organizations, Labor Force Development
Francisco Iniesto; Rebecca Ferguson; Martin Weller; Rob Farrow; Rebecca Pitt – OTESSA Journal, 2022
Assessment and recognition are key aspects of microcredentials, and other courses offered on massive open online course (MOOC) platforms. Microcredentials are designed to address the needs of employers and learners looking for units of study at a higher education level aligned with the requirements of labour markets. This paper reviews current…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Educational Quality, Quality Assurance, MOOCs