Published today, an interesting article in IRRODL looking at the impact of OpenCourseWare (or more broadly Open Educational Resources) involvement on some of the OCW institutions and on learners.
Broadly speaking, OCW publication has helped learners decide on and prepare for courses prior to enrolment, and has had some positive impacts on recruitment and outcomes for institutions.
http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1238/2336
Yes, some very interesting findings here, e.g. “OCW can be an important tool to increase or widen participation in formal higher education, especially in supporting a return to formal education by lifelong learners” (p. 30).