2. BENEFITS OF OER
• Using OER materials is much simpler and faster than getting
permission to use copyrighted materials.
• It’s much more affordable than traditional materials.
• In principle it’s more accessible and democratic. Anyone can create
and use these resources.
• It allows for greater creativity as users can easily adapt materials
(CC license permitting).
• It can be a nice feather in one’s cap for those creating OER
Leonard Wainstein
3. CHALLEGES OF OER
• Yet more information to sift through
• Quality control is a concern.
• Will this too become commercialized (like everything else)?
• What if you want to change licensing designation down the road?
• People may feel that their work won’t be copyright protected.
Leonard Wainstein