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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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Key Factors to Consider in Educational Resources Licensing

Kitaboo

This has brought a plethora of educational resources into the picture, like videos, animations, online coursework, and more. 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?

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

Kitaboo

Interactive multimedia content like videos, simulations, and multimedia presentations. Open educational resources (OER). They also ensure that digital assessments are formulated in accessible formats with alternative methods. Some of the most popular content delivery services include: Digital textbooks and eBooks.

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Strategic Partnerships in Publishing: A Game Changer for Authors

Kitaboo

The rise of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and freely accessible online learning materials provides cost-effective alternatives to traditional textbooks and thus serves a broader student demographic, including those seeking continuous learning beyond formal degrees. And as a Publisher, one can benefit the most from this.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. There’s no point rehashing the same lectures when the world’s best authorities have already recorded them and offered them to the world as OERs. Don’t all these people deserve a better education? The former is the subject of such disdain.

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Can Technology in the Classroom Replace Expensive Textbooks

Kitaboo

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. Although rentals are a good option approved by educational institutes, OER is yet to be widely accepted by educational institutes.