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 …

Micro-credential (MC) is an innovative and disruptive technology-based learning model. In
higher education (HE), MCs are typically certified in the form of a digital badge (DB) issued …

Micro-credentials research, which includes digital badges, is a relatively new field of study
that seeks to inform the implementation, portability and sustainability of the ecology of …

Growth of online learning has placed increased pressure on K-12 schools and universities
to provide students at all levels with qualified instructors. It is especially important that …

Various theories and models have implicitly discussed the role of interaction when using
learning technologies. Indeed, interaction is described as being important as it relates to …

Universities around the world are encouraging teachers to provide more constructive
feedback to support student learning, but do teachers know how to distinguish constructive …

This qualitative multi-case study examined digital badge programs being used at three
higher education institutions, at the course level, the department level, and the university …

Micro-credentials have recently become a huge research interest, as they play an important
role in the social, economic, and higher education sectors. Mindful of growing critique in …

Digital badges hold considerable potential for employers and recruiters, as they evidence
accomplishments of skills and competencies at a more granular level than a traditional …

In this chapter, we discuss open recognition as a key part of the digital learning/open
education revolution, and open microcredentials a method for open recognition to disrupt …