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Download full textDeimann, Markus; Farrow, Robert – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
Despite the recent increases of interest in open education, notably in massive open online courses (MOOCs) (Fini, 2009), it has been continuously asserted that this form of social knowledge production lacks a philosophical or theoretical foundation (Vandenberg, 1975). Similar accusations have been made with respect to distance education, such as…
Descriptors: Open Education, Educational Practices, Educational Theories, Open Source Technology
Wiley, David; Hilton, John, III – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
Openness is a fundamental value underlying significant changes in society and is a prerequisite to changes institutions of higher education need to make in order to remain relevant to the society in which they exist. There are a number of ways institutions can be more open, including programs of open sharing of educational materials. Individual…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Specialization, Change Strategies, Educational Change
Schmidt, Jan Philipp; Geith, Christine; Haklev, Stian; Thierstein, Joel – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
Recognition in education is the acknowledgment of learning achievements. Accreditation is certification of such recognition by an institution, an organization, a government, a community, etc. There are a number of assessment methods by which learning can be evaluated (exam, practicum, etc.) for the purpose of recognition and accreditation, and…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Open Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Recognition (Achievement)
Singh, Michael; Han, Jinghe – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
Contemporary transitions in political and economic globalization are being used to press universities into becoming "transnational businesses," seemingly driven by a primary concern for marketing educational commodities. The neo-liberal politics driving these currents in universities are increasing the multiple online and offline…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Information Technology, Foreign Countries, Internet
