Presentation for an OER training course

1. Benefits & Challenges of
Using Open Educational
Resources (OER)
Naoko Yasuda

2. Benefits of OER
• Students don’t have to pay for expensive textbooks
• Faculty can collaborate beyond their institutions without formal
partnerships
• Open courses make higher education more accessible to the public
• Best practices can be shared and further improved
• Fewer copyright restrictions encourage innovation

3. Challenges of OER
• Locating relevant materials takes time because there are many OER
platforms to search individually
• Lack of a standardized review process leads to inconsistent quality
• OER projects often rely on grants, and long-term funding may not be
guaranteed
• Students with low technology skills may be put at a disadvantage
• Various licensing options can be confusing for creators and users