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Thi Ngoc Ha, Nguyen; Spittle, Michael; Watt, Anthony; Van Dyke, Nina – Higher Education Research and Development, 2023
This systematic review examines academic literature published between 2012 and 2022 on micro-credential research and practices in higher education. A deductive analysis of empirical evidence from the 29 included articles offers insights into awareness, benefits, challenges, effectiveness, and factors influencing effectiveness of micro-credentials…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Higher Education, Educational Practices, Educational Benefits
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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