Adopting Open-Source Software Applications in U. S. Higher Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Review of the Literature

Autor/in	van Rooij, Shahron Williams
Titel	Adopting Open-Source Software Applications in U. S. Higher Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Review of the Literature
Quelle	In: Review of Educational Research, 79 (2009) 2, S.682-701 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0034-6543
DOI	10.3102/0034654308325691
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Computer Software; Literature Reviews; Adoption (Ideas); Technology Integration; Technology Uses in Education; Courseware; Database Management Systems; Decision Making; Electronic Libraries; Search Strategies; Performance Factors; Educational Research; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Ideas; Ideenfindung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Lernsoftware; Datenbanksystem; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Digitale Bibliothek; Elektronische Bibliothek; Suchstrategie; Leistungsindikator; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; USA
Abstract	Higher Education institutions in the United States are considering Open Source software applications such as the Moodle and Sakai course management systems and the Kuali financial system to build integrated learning environments that serve both academic and administrative needs. Open Source is presumed to be more flexible and less costly than commercial software. This article reviews the literature from the fields of Software Engineering and Education to determine the state of the current body of knowledge around the key drivers of Open Source adoption. The author discusses gaps in the literature and identifies opportunities for more rigorous research to measure the effectiveness of Open Source software in creating a balance between sound pedagogy and business efficiencies. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10