Selected Polish e-learning initiatives popularising free access to knowledge

Abstract

The text addresses the problem of imbalanced access to education, as well as the issue of popularisation of open access to the sources of educational content. Insufficient skills in the selection of information sources constitute a major problem identified in literature. Thus, the quality of educational materials on offer should be closely monitored. This requires initiatives that would promote free access to information and knowledge, which would in turn affect successful implementation of the idea of democratisation. Research indicates that network users enjoy free access to resources and are eager to popularise them (for example, through their involvement in translating their content into other languages). Valuable materials can therefore activate their recipients.
The second part presents Polish initiatives promoting free access for students and teachers to knowledge contained in materials for distance learning. The portal Scholaris constitutes an example of cooperation between academic teachers. The last part of the text features examples of practical projects related to online resources designed for the purpose of education.