The Future of University Credentials – New Developments at the Intersection of Higher Education and Hiring

The nature of assessment and the credentials resulting from college and university learning are changing. From an employer’s perspective, the diploma or degree is becoming less important as the focus shifts to skills and capabilities. The emergence of new credential types – badges, credits for MOOCs, competency-based assessments, e-portfolio capability records – all point to a changing landscape for employers and educational providers. This is a comprehensive look at this landscape and its components. Well worth a read.