Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Many tech firms are even going directly to professionals with their own certificates and credentials—such as IBM’s digital badge program , Hubspot’s certifications , and long-running programs like Microsoft’s IT certifications. The program is philanthropically funded by Google.org, and does not generate any revenue to Google.

Digital Badges 92

Digital Badges Industry Coursera Social Media 92

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

In a national survey , we found that providing academic credit for experience and on-the-job learning was among employers’ top priorities for colleges and universities, alongside other work-integrated learning themes such industry validation and including real-world projects in the curriculum.

Digital Badges 194

Digital Badges Coursera Learning Industry 194

Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

That seems to be Coursera ’s business model. “ Digital Badges Are Gaining Traction,” according to MIndwire Consulting’s Michael Feldstein. Related, via Doug Belshaw : “Some thoughts on the future of the Open Badges backpack.” Kiron and Red Hat have joined edX.

Education 46

Education Coursera MOOC Udemy 46

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2018

” From the press release : “ Concentric Sky Announces BadgeRank – a New Search Engine for Digital Badges.” Via Wired : “ Google’s Diversity Stats Are Still Very Dismal.” ” From the Coursera blog : “ Coursera for Business Is Now Available to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.”

Education 46

Education MOOC Coursera Company 46

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

” That’s the headline describing a conversation between Recode and Coursera ’s Daphne Koller. Conference of Mayors Resolves to Support Digital Badging ,” says Edsurge. There’s some more research on badges and alternative credentials in the research section below. ” “U.S.

MOOC 48

MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky. Google Reader. Google shut down Reader in 2013 , citing declining use of RSS. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. The TED Talk.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145