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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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Maximizing Learning Potential with Open Educational Resources

Kitaboo

In a world where education is rapidly evolving, Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as a game-changer. A recent survey by NCBI shows a staggering 91% of respondents actively engaging with OERs. Yet, despite these impressive figures, OERs remain underutilized in many regions globally. Table of Contents : I.

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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

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One of the areas that always gain interest and usage are open source systems, that is to say, free open source code (some are not), to which any organization, company, educational setting, government and so forth can build their own system (often noted as home-grown) and do what they wish with it. Not open source.

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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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Teaching Materials Management Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Kitaboo

Understanding legal frameworks is crucial in navigating the intricacies of fair use, open educational resources (OER), and Creative Commons licensing. Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations and participating in open educational resource (OER) initiatives enable the co-creation and dissemination of high-quality teaching materials.

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

Kitaboo

Open educational resources (OER). They ensure that digital content like websites and eBooks has a responsive design, incorporates captions and transcripts, especially for video content, adds alternative text for images, charts, and graphs, and integrates text-to-speech features.

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Strategic Partnerships in Publishing: A Game Changer for Authors

Kitaboo

It not only opens up new avenues for content distribution but also provides authors with unique opportunities to enhance their impact and influence in the academic community. A well-defined strategy can help publishers reach their target audience and develop unique selling propositions for their books in the domain of Higher Education.