Good practices and recommendations to Enhancing Education with Gamified Open Badges

The objective of this article is to explore how gamified open badges can enhance motivation and engagement in education through a qualitative desk research methodology. It aims to explain the concept of gamification in education, differentiate between digital badges and microcredentials, discuss motivational frameworks, present good practices for implementing badges, showcase successful case studies, and identify the main providers of micro-credentials. By doing so, the article provides valuable insights and practical guidance for educators and stakeholders on leveraging gamified open badges to improve the learning experience.

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Opus et Educatio
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2025-04-09
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https://doi.org/10.3311/ope.40558
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Educational Games and Gamification
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Good practices and recommendations to Enhancing Education with Gamified Open Badges

Dénes Zarka, Marta Arenas
Opus et Educatio
Educational Games and Gamification
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Good practices and recommendations to Enhancing Education with Gamified Open Badges

Dénes Zarka, Marta Arenas
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Abstract

The objective of this article is to explore how gamified open badges can enhance motivation and engagement in education through a qualitative desk research methodology. It aims to explain the concept of gamification in education, differentiate between digital badges and microcredentials, discuss motivational frameworks, present good practices for implementing badges, showcase successful case studies, and identify the main providers of micro-credentials. By doing so, the article provides valuable insights and practical guidance for educators and stakeholders on leveraging gamified open badges to improve the learning experience.

Opus et EducatioVol. 12(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Educational Games and Gamification
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