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Download full textRory McGreal; Wayne Mackintosh; David Lane – Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, 2023
The OER Universitas (OERu) is a consortium of more than 30 higher education institutions on five continents. It was founded in 2011 to provide learners everywhere with learning opportunities and pathways to official recognition or credit. The OERu maintains a very economical base with very low expenses. It supports a sustainable learning…
Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, Online Courses, Minicourses, Universities
Rory McGreal – International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education, 2023
Micro-credentials can provide easily accessible and transparent evidence of skills or knowledge that have been certified by an authority, based on small units of learning. The recognition and transfer of credits is becoming essential, as an increasing number of students are studying at different institutions, often at the same time, online or in…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Information Storage, Databases, Technology Uses in Education
Rory McGreal; Eduardo Ali – International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2025
This paper investigates the role of micro-credentials (MCs) in addressing educational challenges in the English-speaking Caribbean, with a focus on their potential to align with regional education policies and strategic development goals (SDGs), particularly SDG4: Education for All. Drawing on policy documents, strategic plans, and other resources…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Foreign Countries, Blended Learning, Distance Education
