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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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Cost-Effective Training: Leveraging Free Tools and Resources

Learning Rebels

Free Content Creation Using OER’s Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed materials that can be used for teaching, learning, and research. Leveraging OER can significantly reduce content creation costs while maintaining high quality.

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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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Learner Resources in the Digital Age

BrainCert

Digital Libraries: Gone are the days when you had to physically visit a library to access a wealth of knowledge. Digital libraries, like Project Gutenberg and Google Books, have digitized vast collections of books and made them freely accessible to readers worldwide.

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Can Technology in the Classroom Replace Expensive Textbooks

Kitaboo

By leveraging the digital medium, textbook publishers decided to fight the monopoly and try to provide reasonably priced books. This decrease in state funds have compelled educational institutes to prescribe high priced books, so that they can earn from their bookstore contracts. Related: Are etextbooks More Affordable Than Textbooks.

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How Can K-12 Publishers Adapt in the Digital Era

Kitaboo

K-12 publishers, in their attempt to recover from the losses incurred due to the second-hand book market, used to introduce a new edition every few years. Students who prefer actual books can pay $60 for rental, with the option to purchase the book at the end of the term. Offer a Digital Learning Library. for two years.

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