Friday, July 22, 2022

Microcredentials: A new category of education is rising - Alejandro Caballero, Sean Gallagher, Hanne Shapiro and Holly Zanville; University World News

A globally accepted definition doesn’t exist yet for these smaller learning units but microcredentials – also often referred to as alternative or non-degree credentials – are emerging as a term to describe education that falls between courses and degrees. Microcredentials include certificates, digital badges, licences and apprenticeships, the latter equating to full qualifications in Europe.

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20220705223949571