Students with a mentor learning how to prototype a device as they prepare for a micro-credential assessment. A quiet shift is underway in K-12 education that is democratizing the types of credentials ...

Micro-credentials have become alternative paths to learning for many people. They are now recognised as legitimate forms of knowledge. In some cases, they can be applied towards certificate or ...

The University of Texas and Coursera are launching a large-scale partnership that will make dozens of industry-related certificate programs available to members of the UT community. The University of ...

How do you spot a hot trend in higher education? Hint: Headlines in industry outlets simultaneously insist that everyone wants it, no one is sure what it is, and nobody knows if it’s any good. Welcome ...

The transformative impacts of massive open online courses (MOOCs) can be traced back to 2012 when platforms such as Coursera and edX were established in the United States. The trend quickly gained ...

Ever since massive open online courses were created, debate has ensued over their effectiveness and value. Proponents and those with financial stakes in the burgeoning MOOC industry argue, as New York ...

Whether you're an experienced instructor looking to refine your approach or a graduate student preparing for a future faculty role, micro-credentials offer practical, flexible options to boost your ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, an explosion of online and micro-credential programmes changed the face of training and skills development. But it didn’t reduce the needs. Now, they’ve become an ...

The Applied Digital Literacy Coursera Specialization and Micro-Credential are designed to build upon a student’s skills and expertise in information literacy concepts, especially digital literacy.