ERIC Number: EJ1391017
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 12
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EISSN: EISSN-1365-893X
Investigating the Views and Use of Stackable Microcredentials within a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
Journal of Interactive Media in Education, v2023 n1 Article 9 2023
There is increasing interest around the use of microcredentials for upskilling, employability, professional development, and reaching a wide range of learners. However, little discussion exists around the use of microcredentials to contribute towards broader qualifications and accreditation. This paper investigates the use of a series of microcredentials contributing towards a broader Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) qualification. Using a descriptive case study approach, we explore the initial development of this qualification. We also discuss PGCAP learners' experiences of microcredentials study, drawing on the results of a survey. In doing so, we present both the merits of microcredentials from the learners' perspectives but also some of the pedagogical and practical considerations involved.
Descriptors: Microcredentials, Qualifications, Certification, Credits, Higher Education, Faculty Development, Student Attitudes, Electronic Learning, Affordances, Barriers, Foreign Countries
Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University. Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK. e-mail: jime@open.ac.uk; Web site: http://jime.open.ac.uk
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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