This is a substantial paper arguing for and documenting the benefits of transparency in course development, design and delivery. "Transparency is a catalyst for interaction and participation that supports open learning in multiple disciplines and institutional contexts. Transparent design influences the development of wikis, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and mobile applications." In particular, note the table about two third through listing and describing the characteristics of transparency: flexibility, interactivity, fluidity, collaboration, production, and publishing and distribution. Clearly, transparency is more than simply 'seeing through' the learning process. Also interesting from the current issue of First Monday: Scientists online: A framework for the analysis of Internet profiles.
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