Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities

Autor/inn/en	Ahmat, Nur Hidayah Che; Bashir, Muhammad Arif Aizat; Razali, Ahmad Rashidy; Kasolang, Salmiah
Titel	Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities
Quelle	In: Asian Journal of University Education, 17 (2021) 3, S.281-290 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1823-7797
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Barriers; Credentials; Foreign Countries; COVID-19; Pandemics; Teaching Methods; Learning Processes; Access to Education; Distance Education; Online Courses; State Universities; Private Colleges; Educational Technology; Employment Qualifications; Employment Potential; Employers; Program Descriptions; Program Implementation; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Studienbuch; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning process; Lernprozess; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Online course; Online-Kurs; Staatliche Universität; Privathochschule; Unterrichtsmedien; Employment qualification; Vocational qualification; Vocational qualifications; Berufliche Qualifikation; Arbeitsmarktbezogene Qualifikation; Beschäftigungsfähigkeit
Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the education sector locally and globally especially in teaching and learning delivery methods as most universities have adopted online platforms. The present situation is not only challenging but also tests the flexibility of the existing education system. With the help of technology, the existing traditional education system could be more flexible to enable more individuals from around the world to access education. The latest revolution in online education, micro-credential, is growing interest among public and private universities worldwide, including Malaysia. However, to date, little scholarly work is found related to micro-credentials in higher education. This conceptual paper presents an overview of micro-credential and the challenges and opportunities of offering micro-credential certification in the form of digital badges to the national and global market. Recommendations are made to multiple stakeholders (e.g., higher education providers, employers) to enhance the use of certifications for graduate employability. Ideas for further research are also presented. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	UiTM Press. Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Education, Penerbit UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Bangunan Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Web site: https://ajue.uitm.edu.my/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01