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Distributed Learning Ecosystems

Concepts, Resources, and Repositories

Editors:

  1. Daniel Otto

    1. Learning Lab, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

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  2. Gianna Scharnberg

    1. Learning Lab, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

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  3. Michael Kerres

    1. Learning Lab, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

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  4. Olaf Zawacki-Richter

    1. Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

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  • This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

  • Theoretical and conceptual knowledge on learning ecosystems as an emerging topic in Technology Enhanced Learning

  • Is an interdisciplinary book that encompasses technical, informational and pedagogical perspectives

  • Interdisciplinary book that encompasses technical, informational and pedagogical perspectives

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction: Distributed Learning Ecosystems. Concepts, Resources, and Repositories

    • Daniel Otto, Gianna Scharnberg, Michael Kerres, Olaf Zawacki-Richter
    Pages 1-10Open Access

  4. Resources

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
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    2. Reuse of OER, a Process Model Approach

      • Robert Schuwer, Marjon Baas
      Pages 117-137Open Access

    3. Quality of OER: Test Theoretical Development and Validation of an Assessment Tool

      • Sonja Lübben, Wolfgang Müskens, Olaf Zawacki-Richter
      Pages 139-160Open Access

    4. Development of an Austrian OER Certification for Higher Education Institutions and Their Employees

      • Sandra Schön, Martin Ebner, Elfriede Berger, Gerhard Brandhofer, Sarah Edelsbrunner, Ortrun Gröblinger et al.
      Pages 161-182Open Access

    5. Future Directions in OER

      • Royce Kimmons, Julie Irvine
      Pages 183-199Open Access

  5. Repositories

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201
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    2. Reflecting Open Practices on Digital Infrastructures: Functionalities and Implications of Knowledge

      • Johannes Hiebl, Sylvia Kullmann, Tamara Heck, Marc Rittberger
      Pages 203-225Open Access

    3. The Technical Specifications and Requirements for Connecting OER Repositories Using the LOM Standard

      • Mohammad Abdel-Qader, Ahmed Saleh, Klaus Tochtermann
      Pages 227-240Open Access

    6. A Trusted Learning Analytics Dashboard for Displaying OER

      • Atezaz Ahmad, Ivaylo Ivanov Yordanov, Jane Yau, Jan Schneider, Hendrik Drachsler
      Pages 279-303Open Access
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About this book

This open-access book is based on the observation that learning ecosystems are increasingly established in higher education institutions. However, an important aspect that is still missing is their interconnectedness. Consequently, the book intends to close this gap by introducing the concept of a distributed learning ecosystem (DLE). A DLE follows the idea of establishing an interlinkage between decentralised learning ecosystems (consisting of content repositories and educational resources) and thus serves as an integrated approach that enables learners to access and use learning content and share resources.
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Keywords

  • Open Access
  • Learning Ecosystems
  • Learning Ecologies
  • Learning Resources
  • Practice of Sharing
  • Open Educational Pratices (OEP)
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Educational Technology
  • Repositories
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Learning Lab, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

    Daniel Otto, Gianna Scharnberg, Michael Kerres

  • Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

    Olaf Zawacki-Richter

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About the editors

Dr. Daniel Otto is currently interim professor for the chair of digital education in schools at the University of Oldenburg. His research focuses on educational technology, particularly Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education.
 
Dr. Gianna Scharnberg holds a PhD from the University of Duisburg-Essen and has conducted several research projects in adult education. She currently works as a consultant for E-Learning and Knowledge Transfer for the German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering.
 
Prof. Dr. Michael Kerres is professor of educational science at the University Duisburg-Essen. He holds the chair of educational media and knowledge management and is director of the University's Learning Lab. 
Prof. Dr. Olaf Zawacki-Richter has been involved in the design and development of digital study programs for over 20 years. He is professor of educational technology at the University of Oldenburg and director of the Center for Open Education Research (COER) at the Institute of Education.
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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Distributed Learning Ecosystems

  • Book Subtitle: Concepts, Resources, and Repositories

  • Editors: Daniel Otto, Gianna Scharnberg, Michael Kerres, Olaf Zawacki-Richter

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-38703-7

  • Publisher: Springer VS Wiesbaden

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2023

  • License: CC BY

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-38702-0Published: 21 February 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-38703-7Published: 20 February 2023

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 303

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 41 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Higher Education, Education, general, Science Education, Teaching and Teacher Education, Teaching and Teacher Education

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