Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Micro-Credentials Reshaping the Digital Education Model for Lifelong Learning
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The research framework of Micro-Credentials Reshaping the Digital Education Model for Mass Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Lifelong Learning is examined in this paper, which affects educational transformation. With their openness and adaptability, MOOCs provide students with cross-regional educational possibilities and inspire active participation from many backgrounds with inclusive and varied content. Micro-credentials, when used as a complement to MOOCs, address the shortcomings of traditional degree-based education by providing short-term courses, greatly improving skill validation and career competitiveness. This paper explores the synergistic interaction between MOOCs and micro-credentials in the development of educational models, together with the important part digital technology plays in allowing learning transformation, customizing learning paths, and supporting interactive and cooperative learning environments. While failures draw attention to the urgent need for policy support and technological infrastructure, case studies show that effective promotion of MOOC platforms and micro-credential initiatives greatly increases accessibility and learning efficacy. At last, this work proposes strategic concepts for spreading digital education models to support the great integration of lifelong learning into forthcoming educational environments. These insights give educators, legislators, and students a new way to negotiate possibilities in a time of fast-changing education.
Author: Yuchen Guo
Institution: Kangwon National University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4413985123