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Direct linkBean, 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)
Download full textGiovanna DiPasquale – William & Mary Educational Review, 2015
Digital badges are electronic representations of learning and skills mastery (Ferdig & Pytash, 2014; Grant, 2014). Like achievements or badges in video games, digital badges are earned by accomplishing a skill or acquiring knowledge after completing an activity. The idea behind their creation seems to be acknowledging that learning can and…
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Skill Development, Recognition (Achievement), Nonformal Education
