'The World Is Open'

A long but worthwhile interview with Curtis Bonk.

Questions discussed include:

Q: How do you define "open" with regard to educational movements? Free? Open to all? Should it also include the ability to earn credit?

Q: How significant, in your opinion, is MIT's OpenCourseWare project in pushing this movement?

Q: How do you see the availability of educational materials from established universities changing the way education is provided in developing nations? How crucial is it to have someone directly connected to students who is also involved as a guide to the materials?

Q: Some traditionalists in higher education equate online and free with a lack of quality and an erosion of standards. How would you respond?

Q: Movements like Wikipedia involve sharing knowledge, but without the traditional vetting that is found in higher education. Academics seem to be evolving from anger at Wikis to either acceptance or some embracing of the concept. What do you make of it?

Q: What are a few ways you expect these movements to change higher education in another 10 or 20 years?