WHAT ARE, AREN’T AND MIGHT BE MICRO-CREDENTIALS? - eCampus Ontario

In comparison to traditional courses and ways of learning that focus on structure and specific due dates for assessments , micro-credentials value self-directed learning and recognize that learners will complete smaller units of learning experiences at a pace that meets their learning needs and styles. As a result, micro-credentials should be flexible and, where possible, learners should complete them at a pace that works best for them. In some offerings, there are no specific due dates except for the end date. Micro-credentials have the potential to fill skills gaps in both the current and future labour markets.

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