Topic
Modular Learning
Overview
Modular learning unbundles the traditional learning packages of degrees and puts them into more manageable learning chunks. These chunks are also tied to real career and life outcomes. Modular learning enables working professionals to learn new skills in shorter amounts of time, and even while they work. Those seeking a degree are able to do so in potentially a more attainable way. They also earn credentials for the smaller modules of learning, thereby garnering value and positive feedback early in the process of advancing towards full degrees.
Modular learning can also refer to a type of instruction where topics or subjects are bundled into modules.
- EdX: Unbundling the traditional learning “packages” — Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees — into more manageable learning chunks that are also tied to real career and life outcomes is what we call modular learning, Modular learning enables working professionals to learn new skills in shorter amounts of time, even while they work, and those seeking a degree are able to do so in a much more attainable way. They also earn credentials for the smaller modules of learning, thereby garnering value and positive feedback early in the process of advancing towards full degrees. This early positive feedback also increases motivation for learners to persist towards the full degree, if that is their goal.
Ecosystem Relationship
Modular learning is a strategy of credentialing that can be used by providers to prepare workers for the workforce.
Types/Examples
- EdX programs such as MIT and EdX MicroMasters® programs
- Stackable credentials
See Also
- Stackable credentials
- Stackable degree programs
- Microcredentials
- Pathways
- Certificates
- Credentials
References