Here is an incredible compendium of insights and direction from the Bologna Process of European higher education reconstruction. This process is highly relevant and has much to offer the U.S efforts and discussions around transfer of credit, adult and experiential learning, prior learning assessment and critical work force development issues.  

Especially relevant are Section 3 – regarding the “Tuning” model for outcomes frameworks and Section 4 - the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Written by Clifford Adelman, Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy(IHEP) in an accessible tone that is conducive to policy discussions and informing U.S. reform efforts.

Download or link to the report/essay here:  http://www.ihep.org/assets/files/TheBolognaClub.pdf