Cost Savings
• Freelyaccessible to students and educators.
• Reduces or eliminates the need for expensive
textbooks.
• Helps institutions lower overall educational costs.
4.
Collaboration and Sharing
•Encourages sharing of teaching practices and
materials.
• Facilitates co-creation among educators globally.
• Builds communities of practice and innovation.
5.
Accessibility
• Available online24/7 from anywhere with internet
access.
• Supports learners with disabilities through adaptable
formats.
• Promotes lifelong learning beyond formal education.
6.
Scalability
• Can beused by any number of learners without
additional cost.
• Ideal for large-scale education initiatives.
• Supports MOOCs and distance learning programs.
7.
Encourages Innovation
• Freeseducators from rigid textbook structures.
• Inspires creative teaching methods and course
design.
• Enables integration of multimedia and interactive
tools.
Technical Barriers
• Requiresreliable internet and digital devices.
• May not be compatible with all learning
management systems.
• Can be difficult for users with low digital literacy.
10.
Limited Subject Coverage
•Some disciplines have fewer high-quality OERs.
• Advanced or niche topics may be
underrepresented.
• Gaps in content can hinder comprehensive learning.
11.
Licensing Confusion
• Usersmay misunderstand Creative Commons
licenses.
• Risk of improper attribution or misuse.
• Legal concerns can deter adoption.
12.
Quality Variability
• Notall OERs are peer-reviewed or professionally
edited.
• May contain errors or outdated information.
• Quality assurance is often inconsistent.
13.
Lack of SupportServices
• No built-in tutoring or instructor support.
• Learners may struggle without guidance.
• Institutions may lack resources to train faculty.
