It would be great if you went to

http://openetherpad.org/FklqmzQbmb

to add your thoughts to these reasons:

Good Reasons for adopting a new way of delivering learning (such as open source programmes):

• the existing learners learn more effectively
• it encourages existing learners to go on to more learning
• it attracts new learners by increasing access
• it saves money
• it makes money
• it encourages learning for its own sake
• ..............

Dubious reasons for adopting a new way of delivering learning such as open source programmes:

• technology makes it possible so we do it
• the idea of free access to learning materials appeals to our sense of democracy
• sounds cool
• everyone is talking about it