Qualitative research indicates significant affordances and complexities of micro-credentials in higher and vocational education, implying critical insights for stakeholders.
Key Points
Micro-credentials offer powerful affordances but also face numerous complexities and limitations in practice.
Qualitative analysis of ten expert interviews reveals key themes about micro-credentials' impacts in education.
Thematic analyses were employed to explore the voices of stakeholders in the micro-credentials arena.
Understanding these complexities highlights a need for strategic development in the micro-credential landscape.