Reference
Downes, S. (2011). Free learning: Essays on open educational resources and copyright. Retrieved from http://www.downes.ca/files/books/FreeLearning.pdf
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OPEN COURSEWARE BY MIT (OCW)
"Open courseware refers to the placing of free content on the Internet for anyone to use" (Bonk, 2011, p. 163). Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) initiated open courseware to provide knowledge to individuals at no cost. It "offers free, searchable, and open access to university resources and course content" (Bonk, 2011, p. 163), such as syllabi, notes from lectures, and media files. Exploration of contents may be based on topics or interests. The material presented by MIT is often used in their courses by staff and students. Additionally, MIT offers some courses free of charge, which can beneficial for training or other educational endeavors. As a future educator, I would refer to the syllabi in this open courseware to assist with framework for my course curricula. I would also refer learners to lecture notes and media files as additional sources. The URL below is the official website of the MIT Open Courseware, which provides information about their services and opportunities.
https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
Bonk, C. J. (2011). The world is open: How web technology is revolutionizing education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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OPEN KNOWLEDGE INTERNATIONAL
The Open Knowledge International was formerly known as Open Knowledge Foundation. Its purpose is to promote and provide "free educational content at the national and international level so as to foster far-reaching social and technological benefits and thus an educational transformation" (Bonk, 2011, p. 179). The material provided by Open Knowledge International is at no cost to users. There are also no legal restrictions to copy, re-use, and redistribute. It contents host a variety of resources, which appeal to both casual and formal learners. Open Knowledge International allows individuals to create and share (Open Knowledge International, n.d.). As a future educator, I would incorporate Open Knowledge International by asking learners to refer to its contents to obtain perspectives of educators and learners from cultures outside of their own. I would also use this site to inform learners on how to promote open knowledge. The URL below is the official website of Open Knowledge International, which provides additional information about its services and contents.
https://okfn.org/
References
Bonk, C. J. (2011). The world is open: How web technology is revolutionizing education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Open Knowledge International (n.d.). The open knowledge network. Retrieved from https://okfn.org/
Vankita,
ReplyDeleteThe coursework for MIT is an excellent example of open courseware. I would use this in my classroom as you mentioned by referring to the syllabus in order to create my own syllabus as a newer teacher. I could also use this technology by providing free articles and media to my students as supplements to the other materials provided in the course. I would use The Open Knowledge International to provide additional information for my students on the topics we are covering. I would also have students do group work on this website and see what information they can create because this website allows them to create and share, and the students will be able to share their group project with the students in the course.