PowerPoint noting the benefits and challenges of open educational resources [OER].

1. B Y A L Y S S A R E I L
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W A S H I N G T O N S B C T C
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THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

2. COMMUNITY LEVEL GLOBAL LEVEL
 Financial barriers to education
for students, such as the cost of
textbooks, can be reduced or
eliminated
 Educators can reduce their
personal spending on materials
by adapting OER to suit their
needs
 International collaboration of
educators is made possible
through the sharing of course
materials
 Financial and/or location
barriers to higher education
can be reduced or eliminated
 Instructional material can
evolve from international
influences to be more inclusive
OER BENEFITS

3. FOR EDUCATORS FOR LEARNERS
 In order to use OER
successfully, educators must:
 understand the different types
of licenses and how to properly
attribute materials
 be familiar with OER sites and
their materials
 be capable of adapting course
material with the necessary
technology
 Learners using OER courses or
web-based materials must:
 have reliable access to the
internet
 have access to appropriate
technology
 be self-motivated and able to
navigate various online
platforms
OER CHALLENGES

4. REIL THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF OER JULY 2016