Evaluating the Implication of Open Badges in an Open Learning Environment to Higher Education

Abstract

MOOC failed to disrupt higher education, because MOOC only able to provide unmatched price only to expose you to a world-class professors, they do not provide a formal university degree. Now open badge which is electronic certification can indicate the learner has the specific skills and knowledge, and network links will prove how they get this badge for any organization, university or other institution can be issued to. This paper outlines Open Badge concept, describes the design, development, and implementation of Open Badges, highlights the observations and challenges that emerged for higher education institution.