thoughts on open education resources
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Larry ClemanOctober 2015
Thoughts on Open Education Resources (OER)
Benefits of OERCost of postsecondary education continually rises
faster than the inflation rate. OER offers a way to cut cost for students.
OER offers peer reviewed material at no cost
OER is developed throughout the world. OER can offer varied perspectives of educational material for a more pluralistic view on the subject matter.
Benefits of OEROER can bring education to those with little
or no budget
When developed in a cohort, OER can leverage the knowledge of many
Challenges of OERConsistency in vetting the material
Lack of dedicated funding for repositories
Dissemination of OER material to those without technical resources
Challenges of OERMaterial can become outdated
Associated printing cost with OER material