Issues and challenges in the implementation of micro-credential language courses: educators’ perspectives

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Rashidah Lip, Sazilah Salam, Siti Nurul Mahfuzah Mohamad, Azizul Mohd Yusoff, Muhammad Syahmie Shabarudin, Mohd Kamaruzaman Musa, Laksmi Dewi, Azizah Nurul Khoirunnisa

2025 Journal of Education and Learning Vol. 19 Issue 3 Article Cited by 0 SDG 4SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

Micro-credential language courses have gained significant attention in the field of language education due to their potential to offer targeted and flexible learning experiences. However, the successful implementation of these courses relies on understanding the perceptions of language educators and addressing the associated issues and challenges. This study aims to identify language educators’ perceptions of online language learning platforms and micro-credential online language learning platforms and explore the issues and challenges in developing micro-credential language courses. Employing a quantitative approach, data was collected from 30 respondents from language educators at the centre for language learning, in a public university in Malaysia. Through survey questionnaires, quantitative insights into educators’ perceptions and experiences were gathered. The survey questionnaire gathered quantitative data on educators’ perceptions and experiences. This research sheds light on language educators’ perceptions of online language learning platforms and micro-credentials while identifying the challenges inherent in developing such courses. The findings underscore the significance of addressing these challenges to ensure the effective implementation of micro-credential-based language courses within online education contexts. © 2025, Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama. All rights reserved.

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Department of Interactive Media, Fakulti Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia; Department of Mathematics, Science and Computer, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, Pagoh, Malaysia; Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; Curriculum Development Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia

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