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OER for Precedent

CourseArc

OER for Precedent. Why an Open Educational Resources Model Means More Opportunities for All Learners. Like many inside and outside the education system in the United States and globally, the cry for equity has been bellowed for years. Take the movement for Open Educational Resources, or OER, for example.

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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. How to Use OER?

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Embracing Open Educational Resources (OER) in Higher Education

Hurix Digital

Table of Contents: What Are Open Educational Resources (OERs)? What Is the Importance of Open Educational Resources (OERs) in Higher Education? In the education sector, especially when it comes to e-Learning in higher education, OERs have a pivotal role to play.

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Emerging Online Learning Tools Research Session Mindmap

Clark Quinn

At AECT18, I dropped in on a session summarizing research on emerging technologies for online learning. There were experts in each area, so names like Vanessa Dennan on social media, Curt Bonk in MOOCs, Florence Martin on synchronous Learning, and David Wiley on Open Education Research.

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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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Empowering Learners: K-12 Digital Curriculum Solutions

Kitaboo

In this digitalized age, physical textbooks and classroom lectures are not enough to broaden the horizon of learning and education. This transformation is not only about introducing new devices in the classrooms; it is about remodeling the entire education process.

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