Tag Archives: Open Educational Resources

New LMS Entrant: NIXTY

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Michael Feldstein

You may have already heard a bit about NIXTY, since they have managed to make a significant media splash in the last few weeks. There have been a number of interesting analyses, both pro and con. I’d like to highlight … Continue reading →

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Why OER Advocates Should Be Happy About the iPad

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Michael Feldstein

I got some comments on my Blackboard iPad post specifically regarding the push toward native—and therefore proprietary—apps and away from standards-based web apps. This concern is just one example of a constellation of complaints about how Apple is too closed. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Anya Kamenetz and the Open Education Movement

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Michael Feldstein

Many thanks to Cable Green for linking to this interview with Anya Kamenetz: Kamenetz’s recent article in Inside Higher Ed has also been getting a lot of attention, as has her blog, as she promotes her new book DIY U: … Continue reading →

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ITOE: Comparing Two OpenCourseWare Styles

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Michael Feldstein

It’s week three, and the course continues to elide the distinction between open education and open educational resources. That’s a shame because there’s a real opportunity to explore the differences in goals in the current assignment: Carefully review five (5) … Continue reading →

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ITOE: Motivations for Open Education

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Michael Feldstein

Well, it’s only the second week of class, and I’m already turning an assignment in late. (It was due yesterday.) I can’t even argue (plausibly, anyway) that the dog ate my blog post. So much for iron self-discipline. At any … Continue reading →

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