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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.

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Teaching Materials Management Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Kitaboo

Amidst these challenges, the rapid technological advancements present a myriad of opportunities that empower you to enhance the quality of educational delivery. Understanding legal frameworks is crucial in navigating the intricacies of fair use, open educational resources (OER), and Creative Commons licensing.

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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

Moodle Alternatives according to some sites . Type in Moodle Alternatives on a search engine, and a slew of sites pop up. Here is a sampling of those vendors on the (“Alternative to Moodle). And yes, saying Moodle alternatives and then listing Moodle itself first, is weird. . It is all fee-based. . Not so much.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Despite their pedagogical flaws, however, MOOCs provide unprecedented access to quality content for millions of learners. Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Don’t all these people deserve a better education? The former is the subject of such disdain. The role of the teacher will evolve.

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How Can K-12 Publishers Adapt in the Digital Era

Kitaboo

As every other publisher is keen on developing high quality etextbooks, one has to put in more effort to stay afloat in this business. When students found other alternatives to save their money, such as rental books and second-hand books, publishers decided it was time to provide affordable learning options, without affecting their revenues.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Despite their pedagogical flaws, however, MOOCs provide unprecedented access to quality content for millions of learners. Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Don’t all these people deserve a better education? The former is the subject of such disdain. The role of the teacher will evolve.

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