At Ryerson University, Toronto we are working on our first Zed-Cred certificate here. This is part of my capstone project for the SPARC OER Fellowship program (which is now accepting applications for next year by the way and last year hd 4 Canadians!). 

Zed-Cred is the Canadianized version of the Z-degree where there is a pathway or an entire program that allows you to take a degree or a certificate without having to buy a commercial textbook. The Zed-Cred label has been used in BC and Ontario to date, but we have run into a branding snag here as when we brought it to faculty/administrators the name Zed-Cred wasn't very well received.

It sounded like the course or certificate itself was free

It sounded like it would have zero credits (not be a true course)

It sounded like it would not be very good (credibility)

So we have to re brand. We have also been in touch with Kwantlen U in B.C and they may be re branding a bit as well. 

What are others that have such programs calling their program? If you do use Zed-Cred or Z-degree or Zero-Cost textbooks degree what kind of reception have you received about the name? You can reply by email 

If you do have a  Zed-Cred or Z-degree or Zero-Cost textbooks type degree would you be willing to fill out a quick survey? 

Thanks so much in advance for any help you can offer!