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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

One of the areas that always gain interest and usage are open source systems, that is to say, free open source code (some are not), to which any organization, company, educational setting, government and so forth can build their own system (often noted as home-grown) and do what they wish with it. Not open source.

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Are Open Educational Resources Right For Business Training?

Gutenberg Technology

Open educational resources (OER) are openly licensed digital assets that are beneficial for learning and research. These resources are freely available to all. Anyone can use, share, and modify it. It sounds too good to be true, right? You are thinking - I don’t need my eLearning vendor anymore. Well, don’t fire him, right away.

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Learner Resources in the Digital Age

BrainCert

This accessibility also opens the doors to a global community, providing learners with a diverse range of perspectives and resources. Organizations and individuals host webinars on topics such as business, technology, and personal development. Digital learning facilitates collaboration among learners and educators.

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Open educational practices

Learning with e's

I spoke about Open Educational Practices, (including Open Educational Resources and Open Scholarship) a subject which I am learning more about all the time as the movement grows and gains traction. OEP requires everything to be open - for access, scrutiny and repurposing. Some are having to change their business models.

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Open all hours #EDEN15

Learning with e's

Martin Weller's keynote presentation at EDEN 2015 Conference was entitled 'The battle for open.' A professor of educational technology at the British Open University, he has been an advocate of openness in education for many years, but he expresses doubts over the outcome of the battle. What are the core principles of openness?

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Strategic Partnerships in Publishing: A Game Changer for Authors

Kitaboo

It not only opens up new avenues for content distribution but also provides authors with unique opportunities to enhance their impact and influence in the academic community. The Future of Higher Education Publishing India’s book business stands as a market with 22 official languages and countless more dialects.

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How Can K-12 Publishers Adapt in the Digital Era

Kitaboo

Just like every other publisher in the business, educational publishers also must take the plunge and dive straight into the midst of digital publishing. Pearson’s digital-first strategy is a significant step towards a more sustainable business model. Publish Superior Content Than OERs. Pearson Adopts a Digital-first Strategy.

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