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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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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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AI Tools, Games, Freelancing: ID Links 2/14/23

Experiencing eLearning

AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. Kat Eschner Additional resources Check out my complete library of links or my previous bookmarks posts.

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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. Educational Apps: Mobile apps have revolutionized learning.

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Science Interactive Group And Odigia: Science Labs And OER For Distance Ed

eLearning Industry

Top-level, distance education laboratory curriculum from Science Interactive Group will be featured in Odigia online learning platform and digital resource library. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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.