The contribution of the Open University to innovation in higher education

✍ Scribed by G. D. Moss; A. Brew

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 1981
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 666 KB
• Volume: 10
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0018-1560
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00129128

✦ Synopsis

The problems involved in the effective dissemination of information and ideas concerning teaching in higher education are discussed. The contribution made by the operation, of the Open University is considered in this context.

The results of a study investigating the influence the Open University has on teaching staff in other institutions in higher education are reported and discussed. The teacher in higher education who is also a part-time staff member of the Open University is seen to be considerably influenced by the Open University. The influence of the Open University is attributed to the accessibility of its materials and its tendency to adopt the characteristics of curriculum innovation identified by the Nuffield researchers.