BY: SARA LUCAS

Benefits & Challenge of Open Educational

Resources

Benefits

Reduced/free course materials for studentsEnvironmentally-conscious Easier access to course materials by allEnhances preparation for courseEnhances retention of course materialRaises standard of educational resources

Challenges

Assessing validity of course materials by public

Sustainability of Open Educational Resources Payments may be made up front but funding removed

to sustainLack of understanding leading to educators

feeling threatenedIncluding accessibility within Open

Educational Resources