Neil, Morgan, and Phil start a mini-series looking at an early 2024 roundup of online education with a view on products. Specifically, how should we view the multiple reports about microcredentials and noncredit offerings as a key strategy for online education moving forward, and are efforts from commercial providers like Coursera threats or enablers for higher education institutions? Clearly the uptake of microcredentials is slow, but is it e-portfolio in nature or a megatrend?