Micro-credentials in today’s education
Micro-credentials are an innovative and disruptive technology and competency-based learning model. Generally short and distinct from conventional degrees, they are also called nano degrees as they deliver focused, bite-sized pieced of knowledge with limited modules focused on a narrow range of skills or competencies that can be acquired quickly.
They offer personalized professional learning, flexibility and accessibility, self-paced learning and global access. They offer a low cost alternative for acquiring the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to stay relevant in a rapidly changing professional environment
For MCs to be effective and readily acceptable, developing high-quality, internationally recognized, and accepted modules is crucial.
According to John J Kennedy, Professor and Dean, Christ (deemed to be) University in Bengaluru, is the time ripe for Indian higher education institutions to take the lead in experimenting and innovating to meet the growing needs of the student community and societal demands. By doing so, they can ensure that MCs become a valuable and widely accepted component of higher education.
ACCRECENT helps Indian healthcare institutions to produce such content and creates opportunities for their authors and peer reviewers to earn from their effort, instead of forcing them to pay to open-source journals.
