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OER for Precedent

CourseArc

OER for Precedent. Why an Open Educational Resources Model Means More Opportunities for All Learners. Take the movement for Open Educational Resources, or OER, for example. Based on the idea of open access, OER is the free, immediate, online use of available research articles with re-use rights.

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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). Digital textbooks bring a lot to the table: they give us access to the latest resources, tools, and interactive content, and they’re convenient, affordable, and easy to reach. How to Use OER?

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Key Factors to Consider in Educational Resources Licensing

Kitaboo

Education requires the use of resources like textbooks, audiovisual media, activities, and other aspects. These resources play a significant role in providing a good learning experience and outcome. This has brought a plethora of educational resources into the picture, like videos, animations, online coursework, and more.

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AI Tools, Games, Freelancing: ID Links 2/14/23

Experiencing eLearning

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. I like the differentiation here between “informational resources” and “educational resources.”

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Open all OERs

Learning with e's

Time to reflect on the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) workshop on Open Educational Resources, which was held in Windhoek, Namibia this week. Dr Stella Anthony (Australian Universities Network for Quality Assurance) gave the opening presentation for the event, and spoke about the opportunities and challenges of OERs in higher education.

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Teaching Materials Management Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Kitaboo

Opportunities in Teaching Materials Management Systems Integration of Innovative Technologies Collaborative Content Creation and Sharing Strategic Resource Allocation and Budget Management IV. They rely on these systems to streamline the process of content integration and facilitate seamless access to diverse educational resources.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Licensing Teaching Materials

Kitaboo

For example, when you create interactive, intuitive learning content with KITABOO, a digital textbook platform , and it has one-of-a-kind resources, teaching materials licensing will empower you. To allow others to use the resources, one has to “license” them. These often fall under the Creative Commons License.

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