Micro-credentials vis a vis competency-based certifications of skill domains have existed for
decades across vocational-technical education and the professions. What appears to be …

Several concurrent trends are increasing the likelihood that short courses, microcredentials,
and flexible learning pathways will become a regular and even dominant feature of …

Interest in and demand for micro-credentials in higher education institutions is on the rise.
Although the concept of micro-credentials is still evolving, they can be seen as short learning …

This article describes how gamification in education through the use of digital badges has
emerged as a means to motivate and reward student learning. This exploratory, multi-case …

The popularity of digital badges has been accelerated in recent years. Advocates of digital
badges suggest their use may improve students' motivation and achievement, but existing …