Topic 2: Openness in education and learning

Posted on by Inger Jacobson

In this second topic we were to discuss the pros and cons concerning openness in education and learning. We have discussed the usual conceptions of openness and access as well as discussing how this phenomenon may differ from the perspectives of the educator and the learner; open educational resources (OERs), and the consequent development ofFortsätt läsa “Topic 2: Openness in education and learning”

Topic 2: Openness in education and learning

Posted on by Inger Jacobson

In this second topic we were to discuss the pros and cons concerning openness in education and learning. We have discussed the usual conceptions of openness and access as well as discussing how this phenomenon may differ from the perspectives of the educator and the learner; open educational resources (OERs), and the consequent development ofFortsätt läsa “Topic 2: Openness in education and learning”

MAPS and Meanings

Posted on by Dean de Koning

For our next task, we continued looking at the possibilities, prospects, disadvantages and challenges for Open learning models. MOOCs were thoughtfully examined, but, I still battle to see the connection, or feasibility of open models in non first world countries and in complex/technical subjects. High end qualifications such as Degrees, Honors, Masters or PHD courses […]

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What does it take to be open? – Openness and sharing in higher education

Posted on by Tuire Oittinen

To share or not to share? is the question of the past two week(s). A question that, at first, seemed like a simple one turned out to be quite the contrary. It led to more questions. Why is openness in education important? What are the motivations to ‘go open’? What does openness even mean? WhatContinue reading “What does it take to be open? – Openness and sharing in higher education”

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What does it take to be open? – Openness and sharing in higher education

Posted on by Tuire Oittinen

To share or not to share? is the question of the past two week(s). A question that, at first, seemed like a simple one turned out to be quite the contrary. It led to more questions. Why is openness in education important? What are the motivations to ‘go open’? What does openness even mean? WhatContinue reading “What does it take to be open? – Openness and sharing in higher education”

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Open resources.. what to do and where to go!

Posted on by Hui-Chen CHEN

Open educational resources are discussed  for the topic 2.  We have 4 sessions for this topic since last week. Some questions, I keep asking myself… is it safe to share? is it okay not to share? Can my works be recognized? Copyrights? Use my own time to support this work? Is it the right ways […]

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Open learning: fair or unfair?

Posted on by Hossein Fotouhi

When talking about open learning, one would assume making the material available online for everyone, anywhere at anytime. However, we are living in a world that still high percentage of people have no or limited access to Internet. Looking into the map above shows that in 2017, most of African countries had below 20% access […]