Mapua online courses put emphasis on micro-credentialing
Expanding its efforts in digital academics, Mapua University now works with Coursera, an American online learning platform, in offering micro-credentials to its students.
Micro-credentialing is the process of earning a credential or certification in a very specific topic area. Students who have completed their requirements for a microcredential will be awarded with a digital certificate or other official evidence for course work completion. This becomes a supplement to their Mapua diploma.
Coursera modules integrated into regular Mapua courses, are presently being accessed by the batch 2018 students of Mapua’s School of Information Technology (SOIT), School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (EECE), and School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IE-EMG) in the first quarter of the academic year 2019 to 2020.
Mapua students get unlimited access to about 3,600 courses available on Coursera. These courses are developed by top instructors from over 190 leading universities and organizations in the world, covering various fields of studies such as engineering, data science, computer science, mathematics, biology, medicine, business, digital marketing, humanities and social sciences, among others.
Apart from the Coursera courses integrated in the courses they are taking, students may also explore and take other Coursera modules that they wish to get credentials in.
Platform features
The platform allows its learners to: (1) master the most in-demand technology and business skills to excel in their roles; (2) enjoy an engaging and interactive learning experience with leading instructors; (3) allow self-paced learning with bite-sized sessions; and (4) earn university-accredited certifications in industry-vetted disciplines.
The online platform also gives students access to ondemand video lectures, homework exercises, projects, and community discussion forums.
“We know learning has to be fast and flexible and mobile; Coursera delivers just that. Courses are designed as bitesized modules so students can learn more in less time. Its mobile application, the Coursera Mobile App, will also allow learners to access their modules anywhere and anytime,” said Engr. Ericson Dimaunahan, director of Mapua’s Center for Teaching and Learning.
Micro-credentialing
Micro-credentialing is the process of earning a credential or certification in a very specific topic area. Students who have completed their requirements for a micro-credential will be awarded with a digital certificate or other official evidence for course work completion. This becomes a supplement to their Mapua diploma.
The university that offered the course on Coursera’ will provide the certificate upon completion. Student will get a certificate for each course completed. Because unlimited access is granted in Coursera, students can earn and collect certificates from various topnotch institutions around the world.
“Students under Coursera will be given a Certificate of Completion that they can add up on their LinkedIn accounts. This will surely be an advantage in the future as they seek a job to practice their profession,” said Dimaunahan.
The Coursera offering by Mapua is just one of the many initiatives that the University has taken in strengthening and expanding its digital education.