A systematic review of the opportunities and challenges of micro-credentials for multiple stakeholders: learners, employers, higher education institutions and …

S Varadarajan, JHL Koh, BK Daniel - International Journal of Educational …, 2023 - Springer
Micro-credentials are gaining traction as viable vehicles for rapid upskilling of the workforce
in the twenty-first century and potential pathways for gaining employment for some students …

Blockchain-based micro-credentialing system in higher education institutions: Systematic literature review

HA Alsobhi, RA Alakhtar, A Ubaid, OK Hussain… - Knowledge-Based …, 2023 - Elsevier
A micro-credential is a proof of the student's knowledge, skills, and experience that can be
used to progress towards a larger credential or degree that focuses on a particular field of …

How might micro-credentials influence institutions and empower learners in higher education?

H Pirkkalainen, I Sood, C Padron Napoles… - Educational …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Micro-credentials are increasingly considered a key mechanism through which
to empower learners by enabling flexible upskilling and reskilling. Despite their apparent …

Micro-credentials and reflections on higher education

R Orman, E Şi̇mşek, MAK Çakır - Higher Education Evaluation and …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Micro-credentials, which have been widely used in re-skilling and skills
development, provide advantages for improvement in the professional career. As a …

Intention to use technology for micro-credential programs: evidence from technology acceptance and self-determination model

M Miao, M Ahmed, N Ahsan, B Qamar - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The study aims to investigate students' attitudes toward using technology for micro-
credential programs (MCPs) and their behavioral intention toward using MCPs for learning …

Streamlining micro-credentials implementation in higher education institutions: Considerations for effective implementation and policy development

KH Keoy, YJ Koh, J Iqbal, SS Anjum… - Journal of Information …, 2024 - World Scientific
The rise of online learning has brought about a close connection between micro-credentials
and lifelong learning, employability, and new models of digital education. Micro-credentials …

Achieving professional qualifications using micro-credentials: a case of small packages and big challenges in higher education

R Raj, A Singh, V Kumar, P Verma - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study examined the factors impeding the implementation of micro-credentials
and accepting it as a credible source of earning professional qualifications and certifications …

Impact of micro-credential learning on students' perceived employability: the mediating role of human capital

H Zou, A Ullah, Z Qazi, A Naeem… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper examines the influence of micro-credential learning on students'
perceived employability. In addition, the study aims to explore different components that will …

Micro-credentials and the role of evidence: increasing the potential for learner-centeredness, inclusivity and an expansive model of assessment and credentialing

A Reed - The International Journal of Information and Learning …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper examines the innovative potential of micro-credentials which, arguably,
is compromised if not for a particular attribute of the digital format: evidence. Evidence allows …

[PDF][PDF] How can European blockchain services infrastructure be used for managing educational digital credentials?

P Kiiskilä, O Hylli, H Pirkkalainen - The proceedings of the 14th …, 2023 - trepo.tuni.fi
Self-sovereign identity deals with the way individuals can manage their identity in the digital
world. This is high in priority for European Blockchain Infrastructure (EBSI) that is leveraging …