NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Thorne, Kacey; DeMark, Sarah; Heath, Tyson; Young, Kristian – International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 2023
Purpose: The global labor market has been upended and a new landscape has emerged. New models for ensuring the value and relevance of post-secondary education are needed. Learners need better understanding of the value and relevancy which the education provides and more immediate return on the educational investment. Education providers must…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Skill Development, Microcredentials, College Students
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bean, Martin; Grant, Sheryl; Hardaker, Glenn; Ward, Rupert – International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 2023
Purpose: Alternative credentials are rapidly evolving. The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities arising from this evolution with particular reference to their role in education and employment. Design/methodology/approach: The paper explores the credential initiatives with a unique perspective from introducing…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Nontraditional Education, Foreign Countries, Recognition (Achievement)