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What is Open Learning

Chapter 4
Handbook of Research on Collaborative Learning Using Concept Mapping
is a learning method for the knowledge acquisition based on open educational resources, open source technologies and online communities. Open learning aims to allow pupils self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. It has been also focussed on collaborative study and social learning.
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Eliciting Thinking Skills with Inquiry Maps in CLE
Alexandra Okada (The Open University, UK)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 29
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-992-2.ch004
Abstract
The first aim of this chapter is to present the contributions drawn from the study exploring the use of inquiry maps in academic research for eliciting thinking skills. The second objective of this work is to highlight the potential collaborative learning environments (CLEs) have to enable students to learn different mapping techniques and to help them share ways in which they can apply inquiry maps to elaborate their scientific projects. While the study is informed by qualitative research methodology, it employs quantitative data to describe the fieldwork: an online course, which was organized by the author. The participants were lecturers and research students from different countries: Brazil, United Kingdom and Portugal. Findings indicate six kinds of inquiry maps that can be applied in academic research and may contribute to developing thinking skills such as, critical thinking, content thinking and creative thinking.
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Chapter 2
The Marginal Syllabus: Educator Learning and Web Annotation Across Sociopolitical Texts and Contexts
An approach to the design and facilitation of learning opportunities that are public and easily accessible, use open educational resources and practices, and encourage participation in a shared knowledge commons.
Published in Chapter: The Marginal Syllabus: Educator Learning and Web Annotation Across Sociopolitical Texts and Contexts; From: Marginalia in Modern Learning Contexts
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Chapter 6
A Framework for Online Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms as a Precursor for Personalized Learning: Emergent Practices in Schools
Open learning typically represents an environment where anyone, irrespective of their educational background, may participate in learning.
Published in Chapter: A Framework for Online Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms as a Precursor for Personalized Learning: Emergent Practices in Schools; From: Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms
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Chapter 8
Role of Indian Print and Digital Media in Learning Analytics: A Tool to Sustain Education in the New Normal
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Chapter 24
Knowledge Media Tools to Foster Social Learning
A learning method?for the knowledge acquisition based on open educational resources, free technologies and online communities. Open learning aims to allow participants self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. It has been also offering opportunities for collaborative study and social learning.
Published in Chapter: Knowledge Media Tools to Foster Social Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Social Software and Developing Community Ontologies
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Blended Learning
Activities that either enhance learning opportunities within formal education systems or broaden learning opportunities beyond formal education systems.
Published in Chapter: Blended Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 228
Openness Dimension of Distance Teaching Universities
A qualitative, value loaded and highly relative term. Its use is confusing unless the context indicates the dimensions of openness that relate to it. Many scholars attribute to ‘open learning’ characteristics of extending access to various educational frameworks, employing flexible schedules, and enhancing self-directed learning.
Published in Chapter: Openness Dimension of Distance Teaching Universities; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Game-Based Virtual-World Environments to Engage Lifelong Learners in Open Courseware for Open Learning
Encompasses at least three dimensions of meaning. First, it deals with equal opportunities for receiving high quality educational contents without any forms of institutional barriers or financial liabilities. Second, it addresses factors associated with learning from a distance. Third, it promotes a learner-centered instructional climate that deviates from traditional assembly-line type of education models.
Published in Chapter: Game-Based Virtual-World Environments to Engage Lifelong Learners in Open Courseware for Open Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Technologies for Improving the 21st Century Workforce: Tools for Lifelong Learning
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