MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS: EXPERIENCE OF OPEN UNIVERSITY (UK)
The article is devoted to the justification of the role of micro-credentials in the professional development of teachers on the example of the Open University (UK).
Olena Myroshnichenko
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Exploring the value and perception of microcredentials: a case study of the Universidade Aberta [PDF]
The Universidade Aberta (UAb) – the Portuguese Open University - has extensive experience inproviding continuous professional development courses for adult learners, ranging frompostgraduate certificates to short learning programmes and MOOCs.
Caetano, Fernando J. P. +2 more
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Smart Exploration of Perovskite Photovoltaics: From AI Driven Discovery to Autonomous Laboratories
In this review, we summarize the fundamentals of AI in automated materials science, and review AI applications in perovskite solar cells. Then, we sum up recent progress in AI‐guided manufacturing optimization, and highlight AI‐driven high‐throughput and autonomous laboratories.
Wenning Chen +4 more
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Open badges: a systematic review of peer-reviewed published literature (2011-2015) [PDF]
Open badges are a digital representation of skills or accomplishments recorded in a visual symbol that is embedded with verifiable data and evidence. They are created following a defined open standard, so that they can be shared online.
Liyanagunawardena, Tharindu +2 more
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Abstract World markets for quality differentiated agri‐food products are highly competitive, presenting significant challenges for firms aiming to compete effectively. Government agencies and business organizations often implement various export promotion policies to address these challenges.
Nicolás Depetris‐Chauvin +1 more
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A maturity model for micro-credentialing and shorter forms of learning practice in Australasian universities [PDF]
As education and training providers grapple with increasing demand for micro-credentials, guidance on how to improve providers’ capacity and capability to deliver a high standard of learning along with profitable outcomes is needed.
Crew, Suzanne +3 more
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Climate Change Mitigation in the Dairy Sector: Uncovering Heterogeneity Through Eco‐Efficiency Clubs
ABSTRACT Combining climate change goals with economic targets is crucial for the dairy sector, which is a significant contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. In this paper, we assess economic and climate change implications of dairy production with panel data of Irish dairy farms from 2013 to 2021.
Doris Läpple +2 more
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This study investigates the impact of integrating digital badges and micro-credentials into university curricula on student engagement, motivation, and employability.
Valentyna Bobrytska +5 more
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INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE ON MICRO-CREDENTIALS: A COMBINED SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS [PDF]
This study aims to explore the development and application of micro-credentials (MCs) as an alternative, competency-based learning model increasingly adopted in higher education and industry.
Johan, Riche Cynthia +3 more
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The evolution of a micro-credential
In 2017, key representatives from the University microcredentials team and the Library collaborated to develop, deliver and embed into curriculum, digital literacy micro-credentials in multiple course shells via the University’s new learning management system. The first microcredential delivered was Information Literacy.
Frank Ponte, Vicki Saray
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