Dissertation: 16.12.2017 Barriers to Open E-Learning in Public Administrations (Stoffregen)
(WorldNews Finland)

Julia Stoffregen picture: A. Marx M.Sc. Julia Stoffregen defends her doctoral dissertation in Computer Science `Barriers to Open E-Learning in Public Administrations`. Opponent Dr. Markus Deimann (Lübeck University of Applied Sciences) and custos Research Professor Jan Pawlowski (University of Jyväskylä). The doctoral dissertation is held in English. Open Educational Resources (OER) is a new trend which is about to be presented in the public sector. However, the use of OER in knowledge and learning practices appears to challenge public employees. Several barriers in the form of technical, socio-cultural and organizational impede the uptake and use of these digital learning resources. This...