Microcredentials Archives - The Report by Class Central

Massive List of MOOC-based Microcredentials

More than 3600 microcredentials from platforms such as Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, Udacity, LinkedIn Learning, and more.

Suparn Patra & Manoel Cortes Mendez

Sep 25th, 2024

Coursera Dabbles in Cohort-Based Learning with University Certificates

Coursera’s newest microcredential includes live online classes, office hours with instructors, and projects.

Dhawal Shah Dec 2nd, 2021

FutureLearn Launches Subscription-Based ExpertTracks

ExpertTrack, FutureLearn’s new microcredential, costs $39/month.

Pat Bowden Jan 10th, 2021

FutureLearn Announces Microcredentials under the Common Microcredential Framework

While steps are being taken to allow students to earn academic credit through MOOCs, ultimately, it’s the receiving institution that decides whether to recognize the microcredential’s credit.

Pat Bowden Feb 17th, 2020

By The Numbers: MOOCs in 2019

Now in its eighth year, the modern MOOC movement has reached 120 million learners.

Dhawal Shah Dec 2nd, 2019

Year of MOOC-based Degrees: A Review of MOOC Stats and Trends in 2018

In 2018, MOOC providers focused on big-ticket items: corporate training and online degrees. This means in 2018 the consumer product remained relatively unchanged from a user experience and monetization perspective.

Dhawal Shah Jan 6th, 2019

Analysis of 450 MOOC-Based Microcredentials Reveals Many Options But Little Consistency

Looking at published data about the cost, time, effort required to complete these different microcredentials, one thing is clear: there is very little standardization among microcredentials.