Open courseware futures: creating a parallel universe

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Taylor, James C.. 2007. "Open courseware futures: creating a parallel universe." Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 10 (1), pp. 1-9.
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Open courseware futures: creating a parallel universe

ERA Journal ID20265
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AuthorTaylor, James C.
Journal TitleAustralasian Journal of Educational Technology
Journal Citation10 (1), pp. 1-9
Number of Pages9
Year2007
PublisherAustralasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE)
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN1449-5554
Web Address (URL)http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/e-jist/docs/vol10_no1/papers/full_papers/taylorj.htm
Abstract

It is yet to be widely acknowledged that in both developed and developing countries, the Internet will provide the only viable cost-effective means to provide sustainable access to education and training opportunities. In many countries, the present lack of infrastructure embodied in discussions of the 'Digital Divide' is of course a complex mediating factor, but even where potential students have access to the Internet, the vast majority cannot afford the high fees necessary to gain access to courses, assessment and accreditation. In effect, there exists not only a digital divide, but also a financial exclusion
divide.

Keywordshigher education; infrastructure; demand; online learning; affordability
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390405. Educational technology and computing
390303. Higher education
440305. Population trends and policies
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Byline AffiliationsDeputy Vice-Chancellor's Office (Global Learning Services)
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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