Final presentation of OER pros and cons

1. LOVE AND HATE OF
OER
Pamela Klem EdD

2. PROS OF OER
 expanded access to learning
 augmentation of class materials
 showcasing of innovation and talent
 continually improved resources
 Quick circulation

3. CONS OF OER
 Might be Language and/or cultural barriers
 Could have Technological issues
 Crash and Burn for the Instructor until Mastery is met
 Intellectual property/copyright concerns
 Sustainability issues

4. ADJUNCT CONCERNS
 No funding to develop the free sources for students
 Will fulltime faculty use developed courses
 If not teaching each quarter, what work will be needed to make sure
all links work

5. CONCLUSION
There are always pros and cons to anything we undertake. We have to
make the best decision we can for ourselves and our students. What will
make the best way to deliver the material to our students at an
affordable cost. Will OER be worth it to you?