The Unbundled University, the Market and Digital Technology
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The research presented in this course will be useful to a wide range of stakeholders and senior decision makers within higher education. You might be a university manager, a strategist or head of a teaching and learning unit. The course is also ideal for policy makers within governments, as the research has implications for education policy, and people interested in the future of higher education. You can use the hashtag #FLunbundleduniversity to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- The language of unbundling as it relates to higher education provision.
- Digital technology as an enabler or driver of unbundling.
- The role of the market in higher education.
- Mapping the Higher Education Terrain: South Africa and England.
- Unbundling in the higher education sector.
- Implications of unbundling for stakeholders.
- Issues and debates about unbundling and rebundling.
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| Rating | 4.5★ based on 4 ratings |
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | May 20 (212 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $89 |
| From | University of Cape Town, University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Neil Morris, Bronwen Swinnerton, Sukaina Walji, Laura Czerniewicz, Alan Cliff |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Social Sciences |
| Tags | Politics & the Modern World |
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interviews as supplementary content
The course covered the topic in depth, with a good number of excellent readings and video interviews as supplementary content.
researchers present their findings
The researchers present their findings, that's it.
driving forces related
Also good discussion of the driving forces related to marketization and digital enablement
learn skills or
Production wise it's a simple MOOC, and do not expect to learn skills or do quizzes.
sharpen my insights
I thought I was well informed on the topic but nevertheless have been able to sharpen my insights a lot.
good summary
This course was an eye-opener to the things that are happening in the world of technology and education and how it can be used positively in bringing education to all Good summary of the issues of unbundling and re-bundling of courses.
it leaves
It leaves you with the realisation that we have to actively find solutions "how we can use unbundling for positive, democratic ways; And what we need to protect ourselves against."
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but nevertheless
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different perspectives
Definitions, different perspectives, facts.
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Associate Higher education professional $68k
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| Rating | 4.5★ based on 4 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | May 20 (212 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $89 |
| From | University of Cape Town, University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Neil Morris, Bronwen Swinnerton, Sukaina Walji, Laura Czerniewicz, Alan Cliff |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Social Sciences |
| Tags | Politics & the Modern World |
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