The Future of University Credentials offers a thorough and urgently needed overview of the burgeoning world of university degrees and credentials. The book casts a wide net, focusing on traditional higher education degrees and on the myriad certificates and other postsecondary awards that universities and other institutions now issue. Sean R. Gallagher describes the entire ecosystem, including universities and colleges, employers, government agencies, policy makers and influencers, technology companies, and the students whose futures are profoundly affected by these credentials. "This book brings into clear and compelling focus the limits of how our system works today, how it has evolved in recent years, and how we might do better tomorrow. It should be used as both a guide to our current situation and as a catalyst for a broader and richer conversation about education and employment, individuals and communities, and both the public and private good of education. Our future depends on it."
> "Sean Gallagher provides a thoroughly researched and deeply insightful journey through the past, present, and potential futures of university credentialing. His separation of hype from reality should provide both comfort and a sense of urgency to proponents of disruptive change and supporters of the status quo alike. This is an invaluable resource for anyone thinking seriously about the future of higher education."
> "The Future of University Credentials is an excellent overview of the history and current state of academic and professional credentials. Our world is undergoing widespread and rapid change, and all of us in higher education and business need to understand the shift toward online credentials, badges, and many new forms of professional certification. I applaud Sean Gallagher for describing and exploring this sector in a clear and useful way, so that people can quickly learn what's going on, and so that they can understand and anticipate the disruptive changes ahead."
>Sean R. Gallagher is the chief strategy officer for Northeastern University's Global Network.