Strategic Planning and Developing Open Access

3. Ways of Introducing Openness Concepts At All Levels

Openness concepts should not remain only at the level of declarations; they need to be integrated into strategies at all organizational levels within higher education institutions:

Figure 4: Components of the Openness Concept

Figure 5: Generated by Gemini AI Tool

At the individual level, openness concepts can be introduced through the following components:

Implementing open access is a complex, yet necessary, process that requires coordinated action at all levels within higher education institutions. Through a strategic approach, clear policies, and appropriate support, higher education institutions can become leaders in promoting open knowledge and education.

Figure 6: generated by AI tool Gemini

This topic directly connects with the content of the course on strategic planning for the application of digital technology, as strategic documents provide the framework within which open education and science become institutional priorities, rather than just individual initiatives. Furthermore, when introducing open education and science into strategic documents, it is equally important to incorporate the dimension of learning analytics. Analytics allow for measuring the effects of open practices and making evidence-based decisions. You can learn about learning analytics in the course Learning Analytics.