The Influence of Open Source on the Quality of Education
The Influence of Open Source on the Quality of Education
Author(s): Corina Zaro, Serhii HainulinSubject(s): Education, National Economy, Communication studies, Sociology, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Кіровоградський національний технічний університет
Keywords: open source; education; open education; massive open online courses; open educational resources; quality of education;
Summary/Abstract: Aim of this article is to analyse the impact of Open Source on the quality of education. The article discusses main trends in development of Open Source, its application, benefits and drawbacks of exploiting the approach with regards to education, and the potent of Open Source to change the traditional tertiary education. Openness contributes to emergence of a more available and competitive higher education system, with the ability to improve access to learning materials and their development in conformity with regional particularities. Development of Open Education has initiated a significant global shift in the area which complements and diversifies the forms and methods of learning.
Journal: Наукові праці Кіровоградського національного технічного університету. Економічні науки
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 30
- Page Range: 161-169
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English