Educational Models and Open Source: Resisting the Proprietary University
http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/584955.584961
  peer-reviewed

Faber, Brenton D.
ACM SIGDOC
2002

Abstract:

This paper presents an educational model derived from open source methods for computer programming. The article places this search for an alternative model within a framework of proprietary educational practices that are driven by a need for efficiency and rationalization. As an alternative model, the paper suggests that an open source derived educational process would emphasize collaborative problem based learning, working through drafts, risk taking, mentoring, user testing, releasing early and often. . . .