2. THE BENEFITS OF OER
1. Peace of Mind
All materials are licensed, so there is no
need to worry about breaking copyright laws

3. THE BENEFITS OF OER
2. Allows students to check out material before
the course begins
Students will have a better idea of whether
they are interested in taking the course based
on their review of the material.

4. THE BENEFITS OF OER
3. Showcases research to widest audience
possible
It’s all about access and spreading the word

5. THE BENEFITS OF OER
4. Social Responsibility
Using OER provides educational opportunities
for all individuals

6. BENEFITS OF OER
5. Enhances a university’s reputation
OER is cutting edge, and the university is
viewed as progressive

7. CHALLENGES TO OER
1. Non-Revocable Nature of Creative Commons
Licenses
Once an individual’s work is out there, it is
forever accessible and usable to those who are
in possession of it.

8. CHALLENGES TO OER
2. Lack of Public Understanding
That which people do not understand, they
tend to distrust.

9. CHALLENGES TO OER
3. Sustainability of OER
Continual need to keep OER funded

10. CHALLENGES TO OER
4. Quality Assurance
Is a class using OER just as good as a class
using traditional materials? How can this be
determined?

11. CHALLENGES OF OER
5. Quality Assurance
Can teachers judge the quality of resources?