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OER for Precedent

CourseArc

OER for Precedent. Why an Open Educational Resources Model Means More Opportunities for All Learners. 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.

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The Rise of OER and Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

Kitaboo

The way we learn in higher education has changed dramatically. 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. Understanding Open Educational Resources OER III.

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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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Key Factors to Consider in Educational Resources Licensing

Kitaboo

These resources play a significant role in providing a good learning experience and outcome. Traditionally, books were the only medium used (in addition to chalkboards) to help students learn. Licensing, for one, helps the course creators have some ownership of their Open Educational Resources, or OERs. What is OER?

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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

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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Open all OERs

Learning with e's

Time to reflect on the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) workshop on Open Educational Resources, which was held in Windhoek, Namibia this week. Dr Stella Anthony (Australian Universities Network for Quality Assurance) gave the opening presentation for the event, and spoke about the opportunities and challenges of OERs in higher education.

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Maximizing Impact: Strategies for Scalable Educational Resource Development

Kitaboo

In recent years, the global educational landscape has been witnessing a profound shift towards online and hybrid learning models. This transformation was significantly accelerated by the onset of the pandemic, which forced educators and institutions to adapt to remote and digital learning environments rapidly.