Introduction to Micro-Learnings and Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Institutions

Introduction

Due to varying and technical categorization, it has not been easy to define higher education institutions (HEI). Scholars asserted that based on consideration of goals and national and institutional diversifications, it has not been an easy task to define HEI both modern higher education and university (Alemu, 2018).

However, UNESCO defines higher education institution as essential actors in the promotion of lifelong learning. They have a unique capacity to develop skills and foster knowledge, and the potential to mobilize educational resources and provide learning opportunities for diverse populations (UNESCO, 2022). In Europe, higher education institutions are organizations providing higher, post-secondary, tertiary, and/or third-level education. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) implement policies with the intention of influencing how learning and teaching will occur. Such policies are generally not as effective as their authors intend. Affecting the values and behaviors of teaching staff presents a challenge, and leaders must generally provide vision, policies, resources, and moral support to achieve change (Chance, 2017). In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world has been largely determined by the models established in influential countries such as France, Germany, Great Britain and the United States of America (K. Omona, 2022).