Free/Open Software for Education

Developed by: International Open Source Network, UNDP Asia Pacific Development Information Programme
Type of resource: PDF file
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

The International Open Source Network, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme, has produced a 48-page primer on 'Free/Open Source Software and Education', which is now available for free public download. The primer is intended to help policy-makers and decision-makers understand the potential use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in education. Topics covered include where and how FOSS can be used, why it should be used, and what issues are involved. The officials in ministries of education, school and university administrators, academic staff and researchers should find the primer particularly useful, according to the project. The primer site features a discussion forum for feedback and case studies for input into future versions.

http://www.iosn.net/education/foss-education-prime
r/fossPrimer-Education.pdf