Dr. Richard Edwards is the director of the Exploration Center for innovative Teaching & Engagement (XCITE) at UC Riverside.

In Dr. Edwards' previous role, he served as the executive director of strategic learning at Ball State. While at Ball State, he taught MOOCs with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and it was in this project that Dr. Edwards explored the use of badges and micro-credentials. Currently, Dr. Edweards specializes in innovation in higher education and works with faculty in terms of both teaching excellence and research into the future of learning.

"Micro-credentialism: Bite-sized stories from the world of digital credentials" explores the digital badging landscape and celebrates individuals that create opportunities for achievement for their communities.

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