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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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Emerging Online Learning Tools Research Session Mindmap

Clark Quinn

At AECT18, I dropped in on a session summarizing research on emerging technologies for online learning. So, in addition to all the research on research, David Wiley presented some outcome findings for OERs. Specifically, OERs are at least as good as traditional copyrighted materials.

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Maximizing Impact: Strategies for Scalable Educational Resource Development

Kitaboo

Digital textbook platforms have emerged as pivotal tools in this pursuit, revolutionizing the way educators create and deliver learning materials. This is the case because all students do not have equitable access to technology and high-speed internet. This limits their effective engagement with digital educational resources.

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How Digital Transformations Are Making K12 Education More Equitable

Kitaboo

In an era where technological advancements have taken center stage in almost every aspect of our lives, the education sector is no different. Technology has revolutionized our teaching and learning, from online learning platforms to interactive virtual classrooms. However, digital technology has paved the way to overcome it.

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Moving Microlearning to the Cloud

Ed App

Microlearning through open educational resources (OERs) is one of the facets of learning that is fast gaining traction among people. The focus of this system is to deliver customized OERs as microlearning nuggets to satisfy the real-time needs of learners. The Challenges.

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Strategic Partnerships in Publishing: A Game Changer for Authors

Kitaboo

Conclusion Understanding the Higher Education Landscape The digital world of Higher Education lies upon a foundation of knowledge and it resembles the role of a dynamic institution filled with ever changing technological landscape shaping student’s needs and technological advancements. How Can Strategic Partnerships Be Advantageous?

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How to Maintain Instructional Continuity in Times of Crisis

Hurix Digital

Implementing Online Learning Technologies such as a scalable Learning Management System (LMS), Mobile Content Creation platform, online audio and video collaboration, lecture capture, discussion boards. Communications and Emergency Contingencies. Consider the Technology. Locate Open Educational Resource OER (activities).