The theme for the 2012 Open Access Week is "Set the Default to Open Access”.
Athabasca University is proud to participate in its fourth international Open Access Week, between October 22-28, 2012to broaden awareness and understanding of open access.
This event will be sponsored by the UNESCO/Commonwealth of Learning Chair in Open Educational Resources (OER), Dr. Rory McGreal.
Athabasca University will present a series of noon hour webcasts exploring major issues and opportunities of Open Access and Open Educational Resources. Each session will feature an internationally known promoter and developer of open educational resources, research, or ideas.
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AU Open Access Week Webcast:
Monday, October 22nd
OER and Mobile Learning
Dr. Rory McGreal
The OER university: A sustainable model for more affordable education futures
Dr. Wayne Mackintosh
Tuesday, October 23rd
Open Access and Public Policy
Dr. Frits Pannekoek
Wednesday, October 24th
"Open and Closed" Getting the mix right. Who gets to Decide??
Dr. Jon Dron
Dr. Terry Anderson
Dr. George Siemens
Thursday, October 25th
Integrating openness in course design
Dr. Cindy Ives
Much Open Online Content (mooc)
Mr. Steve Schafer
Friday, October 26th
Sleeping with the Elephant – Leveraging AU’s Position through Open Courseware
Dr. Martin Connors
Contribution of AU's e-Lab initiative to Open Access and OER Development Dr. Evelyn Ellerman
Athabasca River Basin Research Institute Repository: Enhancing open access, education and research
Dr. Lisa Carter
Mr. Tony Tin