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The Rise of OER and Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

Kitaboo

We’ve moved from traditional print textbooks to digital ones and even to Open Educational Resource s (OER). Among the big trends in higher education textbooks , using OER and digital textbooks stands out. The Emergence and Scope of Open Educational Resources OER and Digital Textbooks II. How to Use OER?

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Key Factors to Consider in Educational Resources Licensing

Kitaboo

Licensing, for one, helps the course creators have some ownership of their Open Educational Resources, or OERs. What is OER? How Does OER Differ from Traditional Learning Resources? KITABOO: Centralized Educational Resources Distribution What is OER? Let’s understand licensing in a bit more detail.

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Creative Commons Use in For-Profit Company eLearning?

Tony Karrer

As part of the Big Question this month Open Content in Workplace Learning? , I’m exploring whether Open Content can be used by for-profit companies. And, since Open Content comes in under the Creative Commons license structure. Actually, I’m curious if Open Content ever is not Creative Commons?

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Teaching Materials Management Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Kitaboo

In the realm of higher education, the effective management of teaching materials is critical to cultivating an enriching and dynamic learning environment. You can leverage digital textbook platforms like KITABOO to manage diverse academic resources effectively. Challenges in Teaching Materials Management Systems 1.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Licensing Teaching Materials

Kitaboo

Licensing agreements are open to negotiation in most cases. Open Educational Resources (OER): Free to share and collaborate on, these licenses are meant for reuse. These often fall under the Creative Commons License. For example, a video used in an eBook might be owned and created by a third party.

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Understanding the Importance of Educational Content Licensing for Schools and Institutions

Kitaboo

Providing effective and amazing learning experiences has become easier than ever before, thanks to digital textbook platforms like KITABOO. Creative Commons License: This type of license allows content creators to specify the terms of use for their materials. It also helps your school bring in the latest learning tools.

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The ivory towers are crumbling

Learning with e's

Fortunately, most of those I encounter are open, generous and eager to share their ideas with anyone who is interested. I will say this though: Online and open access journals are gaining ground, and just about anything that has ever been published is now out there somewhere and available if you search long enough and smart enough for it.