Benefits and Challenges of Open Educational Resources

1. OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCES
THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
BY AMANDA SAUCHUCK

2. BENEFITS OF OER
 Expanded access to learning
 Reduce cost to students
 Continually improved resources
 Wide range of resources
 Quick circulation
 Ability to share best practices
 Showcase innovative ideas

3. CHALLENGES OF OER
 Language barrier
 Accessibility issues
 Quality assurance
 Lack of checks and balances to ensure someone using your material
has successfully given you attribution
 Institutions lack of buy-in

4. THANK YOU
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