Current/Future State of Higher Education. An Open Online Course

MOOC sobre la situación actual y el futuro de la educación superior. Formato semanal, del 8 de octubre al 18 de noviembre de 2012. Vía Elearnspace (George Siemens).

University leaders are struggling to make sense of how internationalization, the current economic conditions, and new technologies will impact their systems. Educators are uncertain of the impact of open educational resources, alternative accreditation models, de-professionalization of academic positions, and increased grant competitiveness. What is role of the academy in increasing national economic competitiveness while preserving the "vital combat for lucidity" that defines an open democratic society?