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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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Why Open Content is Not Yet Adopted in the Workplace

Kapp Notes

The concept seems straightforward--a no brainer, take content that is used by many different organizations, and share it with others so that the overall cost is extremely low or free. OERs include learning content as well as tools to create and share the content. Many organizations are involved with such initiatives.

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Can Technology in the Classroom Replace Expensive Textbooks

Kitaboo

Here’s how you can replace these expensive textbooks with technology in the classroom: Adopt a Subscription Model. These are basically free. If educational institutes start adopting OERs in classrooms, students will be able to save a lot of money that would otherwise be spent on purchasing textbooks and rental subscriptions.

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How Can K-12 Publishers Adapt in the Digital Era

Kitaboo

Pearson Adopts a Digital-first Strategy. Publish Superior Content Than OERs. Publishers must be aware of the free learning resources available on the internet- Open Educational Resources (OERs). With free educational resources available, why should students come to you?

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Innovation at the Intersection of Technology and Teaching

TechSmith Camtasia

From his research on how farmers try new ways of planting and harvesting, sociologist Everett Rogers noticed patterns in rates of adoption from early adopters to laggards. A few decades later, Geoffrey Moore proposed that adoption has more to do with sales and marketing than other factors. Why do people adopt new innovations?