This chapter examines the value of teaching open innovation (OI) in business schools and universities in different countries, and explores the range of pedagogical approaches appropriate for students at various levels of business education. Building on interviews, a collection of syllabi, and a survey of instructors, the chapter presents a snapshot of the state of play in teaching open innovation, highlighting current practices, examining different teaching modalities, and discusses the challenges, and future opportunities for teaching OI in business schools.
The chapter also presents a brief overview of 53 Open Innovation teaching cases that have been used as exemplars in business schools globally.
