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OER for Precedent

CourseArc

OER for Precedent. 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. Open access and OER makes content available for anyone anywhere in the world to read, access and build upon.

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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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Embracing Open Educational Resources (OER) in Higher Education

Hurix Digital

Table of Contents: What Are Open Educational Resources (OERs)? What Is the Importance of Open Educational Resources (OERs) in Higher Education? In the education sector, especially when it comes to e-Learning in higher education, OERs have a pivotal role to play. What are Open Educational Resources (OERs)?

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Maximizing Impact: Strategies for Scalable Educational Resource Development

Kitaboo

Strategies for Maximizing Impact on Educational Resources Development Embrace Digital Technology Foster Collaboration Prioritize Interactivity Implement Data Analytics Personalize Learning Embrace Open Educational Resources (OER) Stay Current with Trends III.

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What Are the Best OER Media Usage Practices?

Gutenberg Technology

To cater to their preferences, learning programs must adopt a similar feel and level of visual stimulation to the online content students are accustomed to. While we are only beginning to discover how excessive screen time affects learning, it’s safe to say that today’s students have less patience for reading plain text than they used to.

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Why Open Content is Not Yet Adopted in the Workplace

Kapp Notes

A quick definition from the article: The term "open educational resources" was first adopted at UNESCO's 2002 Forum on the Impact of Open Courseware for Higher Education in Developing Countries funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. OERs include learning content as well as tools to create and share the content.

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The Role of Higher Education Publishing Solutions in Transforming the Learning Landscape

Kitaboo

Open educational resources (OER). Cost Effective Methodologies Publishing solutions can move from traditional printed textbooks to digital formats and leverage OER, which can significantly reduce the cost of course materials for students. To learn more, write to us at KITABOO@hurix.com.