Professional Program in Open Education | Theory and Philosophy of Open Education (OPEN-9100)—Required
One of two required courses in the Professional Program in Open Education is Theory and Philosophy of Open Education. Developed by Martin Weller (@MWeller), this course provides an overview of the roots and purposes of open education. It surveys the growth of open education from the 1960s to today, offering a broad introduction to the scope of the field including key research themes. Learners will read research and explore a wide range of examples of open education practices from a variety of contexts. In an examination of the social justice ethos of open education, learners will study such topics that underlie many open education approaches and initiatives.
This asynchronous online course begins in September 2022.
For more information and to register, please visit: www.kpu.ca/ppoe
Discussion Question: How does open support and/or conflict with different ideas of social justice?