The document discusses open access courses and different models of student enrollment in open access courses. It describes an open access course as one where students can enroll formally, paying fees to receive support and qualifications, or informally, having full access to course content and events without assessment or certification. The document also presents preliminary findings from a case study of an open access course at Otago Polytechnic, noting mixed financial results but benefits like improved completion rates, flexibility, community building, and opportunities for learners to try the course before enrolling.

1. The story of an open access course Sarah Stewart Shar-e-fest 2010 [email_address]

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8. Informal and enrolled students

9. Why open education? http://www.flickr.com/photos/38608514@N00/35022995

10. Commitment to open education & life-long learning http://www.flickr.com/photos/18548550@N00/9393482

11. Flexibility of enrolment http://www.flickr.com/photos/25159380@N00/4324343193

12. Try out the course before students enrol http://www.flickr.com/photos/79874304@N00/17714263

13. Improves completion rates http://www.flickr.com/photos/16057786@N00/2956432732

14. Mixed results in terms of financial viability http://www.flickr.com/photos/26614375@N00/381941233

15. Re-mashing educational resources http://www.flickr.com/photos/11134789@N00/2450735891

16. Reciprocal teaching http://www.flickr.com/photos/33128961@N00/142455033

17. No boundaries or constraints http://www.flickr.com/photos/73645804@N00/440672445

18. Vibrant, motivated learners with an array of backgrounds & contexts http://www.flickr.com/photos/79471640@N00/575078217

19. Development of community/network of learning http://www.flickr.com/photos/31741769@N05/4425295409

20. Sarah Stewart [email_address] Twitter: @SarahStewart Blog: http://sarah-stewart.blogspot.com Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/sarahs