Openness and education

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Meiszner, Andreas, Husmann, Elmar, Squires, Lin
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2013.
• Σειρά: Advances in digital education and lifelong learning, 1
• Θέματα: Education > Computers & Technology.; Education > Organizations & Institutions.; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Education.; Open plan schools.; Educational innovations.; Educational technology.

 This volume takes a look at the emergence of open education as a concept, a production process and a delivery preference in the world of education and learning. Drawing on early lessons from around the globe the book lays out how formal education, workplace learning and lifelong learning have been impacted so far by open education and how they stand to be further impacted by a landscape that is still changing. The book examines the social and economic consequences of open education and provide an insight into the way open education could contribute to a higher level of digital inclusion and to the establishment of new and innovative services of high social and economic merit. Featuring case studies of initiatives, practices and projects this volume illustrates theoretical concepts and emerging models of open education in the context of the latest academic studies and entrepreneurial innovation.  

 How does open education work? / Markus Deimann, Peter Sloep -- Open education in practice / Michael Shaw -- Open education case studies : a variety of shades and formats / Ad Notten, Martin Rehm, Ruediger Glott -- Assessment and recognition of open learning / Anthony F. Camilleri, Anne-Christin Tannhäuser -- Open education business models : configurations and sustainability / Pascale Hardy, Dominique Lelièvre, Evangelia Katsikea -- The social and economic impacts of open education / Andy Lane.