Badges: Qualitative Assessment in Open Education Systems
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Dec 21, 2017
Keywords:
open badges open and lifelong learning informal learning gamification open learning environments
Abstract
Open Badges are digital representations of achievements or skills which describe the framework, significance, procedure and outcomes of a learning activity based on specific criteria. Open Badges’ collection can be used as a virtual CV of skills and qualifications of their owner. The practice of development, issuing, and using Badges is connected with Gamification practices, playing the role of incentive towards positive behavior and also could be used as a pedagogical tool. Open Badges are also able to become an alternative certification system for skills and knowledge acquired in online or blended learning environments or other informal learning systems. In this paper, we present case studies where Open Badges have been used as credentials for evaluation of educational practices in emerging educational systems either in non formal education or informal learning putting emphasis in open learning environments.
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