A great overview of research behind and reasons for micro-credentials:
http://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Microcredentials_Driving_teacher_learning_leadership.pdf

The major momentum behind micro-credentials

The Student Senate members created an announcements presentation that played continuously on the TV they purchased and mounted in the Commons Area at Paintsville High School. The presentation is posted below.

Micro-credentials Guide Assessment for Learning in Rhode Island
http://cce.org/thought-leadership/blog/post/micro-credentials-guide-assessment-for-learning-in-rhode-island By Justin Paley and Gary Chapin July 28, 2016