Malaysian Journal of Distance Education

14/11/2025

2nd call:

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the MICROCASA International Conference 2026: Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability in Southeast Asia, to be held on February 3–4, 2026, at the University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

This two-day conference will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge and innovative practices on the design, implementation, and sustainability of micro-credentials in higher education.

📘 Conference Tracks:
*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning
*Digital Transformation in Higher Education
*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development
*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

📄 Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE), a journal by the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

🕒 Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: December 10th, 2025
Full Paper Submission: January 10th, 2026

💡Registration & Fees
There is no registration fee for presenters. Participants are kindly requested to cover their own transport and accommodation.

📬Submission & Inquiries:
Please register and submit your abstracts to: 👉 https://bit.ly/MICROCASA2026presenter (or scan QR code above).

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Radziah Adam ([email protected]; WA: 013-2361975) OR Dr. Anusha Achuthan ([email protected]) for any questions about this conference.

For more information, visit www.microcasa.eu.

31/10/2025

Call for Papers:
The MICROCASA International Conference 2026 invites academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, frameworks, and innovations related to micro-credentials, lifelong learning, digital transformation, and employability in Southeast Asia.

Conference Tracks:

*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning

*Digital Transformation in Higher Education

*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development

*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE) (ERA-ranked).

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract: up to 300 words REGISTER here: https://forms.gle/zCE96V6or2CQWMQE8

Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words, APA 7th Edition format

Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025

Full Paper Submission: January 08, 2026

Conference Dates: February 3–4, 2026

Registration Fee: No payment for presenters. Participants must cover their own transport and accommodation.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.microcasa.eu

31/10/2025

01/10/2025

🚨 LAST CALL guys! 🚨

Ever wondered how AI, VR, AR, and XR can change the way we learn? 🤯
Or how digital education can actually help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? 🌍✨

📢 Come and join the International Digital Education Conference 2025 (iDEC2025)!
📅 28–29 October 2025 (Online)

What’s in it for you?
✅ Discover the latest trends in education technology 🎓
✅ Network with academics, experts & tech enthusiasts worldwide 🌐
✅ Fees starting as low as RM150 / USD40 😍

📌 Key Dates:
📝 Paper submission: 1 Jan – 22 Sep 2025
🎤 Presenter registration: 1 Jun – 22 Sep 2025
👥 Participant registration: 1 Jun – 18 Oct 2025

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster & register now before it’s too late!
📧 [email protected]

14/05/2025

Permohonan RANCANGAN PENGAJIAN JARAK JAUH (RPJJ) Fasa 2 kini DIBUKA!

Sertai program Rancangan Pengajian Jarak Jauh (RPJJ) dari Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh (PPPJJ), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) bagi Sidang Akademik 2025/2026!

Tempoh Permohonan:
📅 13 Mei 2025 – 22 September 2025

Program Ditawarkan:
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sains
🎓 Sarjana Muda Pengurusan
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sastera

Tempoh Minimum Pengajian: 4 Tahun

Kelayakan Permohonan:
✅ STPM / STP / HSC / Setaraf
✅ Diploma / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia
✅ Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi
✅ A-Level
✅ STAM
✅ APEL A (Tahap 6)
✅ IB
✅ Diploma Eksekutif

Yuran (Setiap Sidang):
Sastera & Sains Kemasyarakatan: RM1,880.00
Sains: RM2,230.00
Pengurusan: RM2,280.00
Nota: Yuran Pendaftaran tidak berulang – RM60.00

Cara Memohon:
1. Layari: https://pohon.usm.my
2. Rujuk syarat kemasukan & khas
3. Dapatkan nombor rujukan USM-RPJJ di: https://epayment.usm.my
4. Mohon secara dalam talian dan muat naik dokumen berkaitan

Belajar Dari Mana-Mana Sahaja, Pada Bila-Bila Masa!

Maklumat lanjut:
PPPJJ USM: www.pppjj.usm.my
Tel: 04-653 6197 / 6326

30/03/2025

05/02/2025

Breaking News: White Paper on Micro-Credentials Adoption in SEA is here!

The "Action Plan for Micro-credentials Adoption in Higher Education for Southeast Asian Countries" is NOW published!

Developed through collaboration between EU and SEA partners, this White Paper highlights key policy recommendations to support micro-credentials adoption in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines under the Microcasa ERASMUS+ project.

🔗 Read the full document here https://bit.ly/MICROCASAwhitepaper

A huge thank you to CIMEA-NARIC Italia as the Lead Beneficiary and to all contributors for making this possible!

Let’s drive the future of education together! Like, Share, and Comment.

28/01/2025

PERMOHONAN RPJJ, USM KINI DIBUKA!

🔊 Permohonan Kemasukan Rancangan Pengajian Jarak Jauh (RPJJ), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sidang Akademik 2025/2026 kini dibuka sehingga 2 Mei 2025!

📍Mohon Sekarang di laman https://pohon.usm.my/

🎓 Belajar sambil bekerja bukan lagi satu halangan dengan kaedah pembelajaran efektif dan fleksibel yang ditawarkan oleh RPJJ, USM!

Pelbagai program pengajian ditawarkan:

SARJANA MUDA SAINS
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains dalam Biologi dengan Kepujian
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains dalam Matematik dengan Kepujian

SARJANA MUDA PENGURUSAN
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pengurusan dalam Kewangan dengan Kepujian
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pengurusan dalam Strategi dan Pengurusan Organisasi dengan Kepujian
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pengurusan dalam Pemasaran dengan Kepujian

SARJANA MUDA SAINS KEMASYARAKATAN
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan dalam Antropologi dan Sosiologi dengan Kepujian
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan dalam Ekonomi dengan Kepujian
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan dalam Sains Politik dengan Kepujian

SARJANA MUDA SASTERA
🔸Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sastera dalam Sejarah dengan Kepujian

👋 Kami juga menerima kelulusan APEL A Tahap 6 sebagai Syarat Kemasukan!

🌐 Jangan lepaskan peluang ini! Mohon sekarang!

11/09/2024

The Distance Learning Program (RPJJ) is accepting applications for the second intake phase from 13 May, 2024, to 23 September, 2024! 🎓

You can submit your application at https://pohon.usm.my/.

Remember to follow us too on:

https://www.facebook.com/School.of.Distance.Education.Official

https://www.instagram.com/sde.usm/

https://www.tiktok.com/

28/08/2024

Unlock the Potential of Micro-Credentials! Join us for an exclusive webinar designed to elevate your understanding of micro-credentials and their transformative power in education. Special 2-Hour Webinar on Micro-Credentials 🗓 Date: June 27th, 2024 🕘 Time: 09:00 am CEST | 15:00 MYT/PHT | 14:00...

02/07/2024

👥 Target Audience: Educators, policymakers, industry leaders, higher education professionals, and students interested in Micro-Credentials

👥 Target Audience: Educators, policymakers, industry leaders, higher education professionals, and students interested in Micro-Credentials

Join us for Microcasa's 2nd webinar on Managing Micro-Credentials:

🗓 Date: 4th July 2024
🕘 Time: 09:00 am CEST | 15:00 MYT | 14:00 WIB

🎤 Panel Discussions:

European Panel (Spain & Italy): Often overlooked aspects of MCs
Southeast Asia Panel (Malaysia, Indonesia & the Philippines): Challenges & national experiences of MCs
Q&A on Micro-Credentials

Don't miss out on this opportunity!
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ManagingMCs (MS Team link will provided upon registration

OR Scan the QR code in the image to register.