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A European Maturity Model for Micro-credentials in Higher Education

The European Maturity Model for Micro-credentials guides higher education institutions in implementing the EU Council Recommendation on micro-credentials. This comprehensive framework covers business models, technology infrastructure and quality assurance, helping institutions develop strategies that align with EU standards whilst meeting learner and employer needs for flexible education. … Read more

Digital skills playbook for educators

The Digital Skills Playbook supports educators across Europe in improving students’ digital competencies at all educational levels. This playbook provides teaching strategies, assessment frameworks and real-world examples aligned with the European DigComp Framework, supporting Europe’s goal of 80% digital literacy by 2030. … Read more

European Higher Education Interoperability Framework: Implementation Resources

The European Higher Education Interoperability Framework supports European universities in building connected digital systems through the Higher Education Interoperability Framework. These implementation resources provide practical guidance for secure data exchange, credential recognition and student mobility across institutions, advancing the European Digital Education Hub’s mission to modernise education. … Read more

An analysis of the state of interoperability across Higher Education systems in Europe (Synthesis report)

European University alliances face significant interoperability challenges in creating virtual campuses. This report analyzes strategies from 40+ alliances, identifying priorities like course discovery and identity management. While 75% show emerging interoperability focus, challenges span technical systems, legal frameworks, and organisational processes, requiring coordinated solutions for seamless cross-border education. … Read more

Glossary – Exploring a new topical area: Higher Education Interoperability

A comprehensive glossary defining essential terms for European higher education interoperability. From digital identity and authentication to learning management systems and micro-credentials, this reference document provides standardised definitions supporting seamless data exchange across universities. Essential for stakeholders implementing the Higher Education Interoperability Framework across Europe’s educational institutions. … Read more

Proposal for a Multi-Stakeholder Coordination Group on European Higher Education Interoperability

The proposed coordination group aims to create a harmonised and interoperable European higher education ecosystem, advancing mobility, collaboration, and innovation. It would coordinate technology organisations, education stakeholders, and the European Commission to implement common standards, reduce digital fragmentation, and ensure sustainable cross-border data exchange between institutions. … Read more

MicroCredX implementation framework

This framework helps universities create joint micro-credential exchange networks. Micro-credentials are short learning units worth 2-5 ECTS credits. The guide covers policy, design principles, teaching methods, technology platforms, industry needs, quality assurance, and recognition procedures. It enables European institutions to collaborate and offer flexible learning pathways for students and … Read more

The Micro-Credential Users’ Guide

This guide equips Higher Education Institutions to implement micro-credentials – certifications for short learning experiences addressing specific skills gaps. It covers three types: skill-credentials (4-12 hours), micro-credential modules (1-5 ECTS), and Short Learning Programmes (up to 1500 hours). The guide recommends digital awarding via Europass, stackable recognition models, and … Read more

Future Impacts of Modularisation and Micro Credentials on European Higher Education and list of validated scenarios

The MicroHE Delphi study engaged European experts to forecast micro-credentials’ impact on Higher Education Institutions. Three scenarios emerged: wide-scale, partial, or minimal adoption by HEIs. Success depends on overcoming barriers like institutional mistrust, establishing common standards, ensuring technological portability, and fostering collaboration between universities, employers, and policymakers. Key drivers … Read more

Digital Credential Recognition Mapping and Identification of Digital Credit Transfer System Needs in ASEAN

Digital credentials are defined as digital documents making claims about persons, containing machine-processable data. Recognition requires documents to be received via networks, verified for authenticity, processed according to defined formats, and educationally recognized. This comprehensive approach encompasses receiving, verifying, processing content according to data standards, and conferring educational recognition … Read more

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