Open learning cultures

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A new form of blended learning is emerging, where technology enhances the learning environment and formal and informal learning converge, allowing for self- and peer-assessment. Open learning cultures are challenging traditional educational methods, transforming learning into a more student-driven and independent activity. Online tools such as blogs, wikis, and podcasts are connecting resources, students, and teachers in innovative ways. While higher education assessments often remain tied to formal scenarios, educators are increasingly recognizing students' informal learning processes and networks. This text aids teachers, lecturers, and students in understanding open learning landscapes, defining quality, creating assessments, and applying new measures. The author elaborates on the technological foundations for collaborative, distributed, informal, and self-guided learning, highlighting the role of social media in education and the potential of participatory architectures to enhance learning activities. Key shifts include moving from knowledge transfer to competence development, emphasizing lifelong learning, informal learning, user-generated content, and open educational resources. A step-by-step guide for developing customized quality concepts for open learning landscapes is provided, along with methods for assessment, including guidelines, templates, and use cases. The author advocates for assessment as an integral part o