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"The College Textbook Shakedown", OnlineEducation.net is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Those who use OER do so for a variety of reasons. Some believe every learner has the right to equal access to high-quality and effective educational materials. Some teachers appreciate the freedom from traditional content providers. For others, OER take worries about copyright out of the classroom and the sharing community.
"Why OER?" by The Council of Chief State School Officers is licensed under CC BY 4.0
OER empower educators to take ownership of their course content and better connect with students in localized environments. Benefits of OER include moving funds into other areas of critical need and transforming the way teachers engage with students. An open approach to the classroom also empowers students by allowing them to play a role in content creation.
OER empower educators to take ownership of their course content and better connect with students in localized environments. Benefits of OER include moving funds into other areas of critical need and transforming the way teachers engage with students. An open approach to the classroom also empowers students by allowing them to play a role in content creation.
"How Can OER Help Educators" by The Council of Chief State School Officers is licensed under CC BY 4.0
This guide is adapted from "Introduction to Open Educational Resources," by Michelle Reed, under CC BY-NC 4.0 , "OERs at Pacific," by Michele Gibney, under CC BY-SA 4.0, and "Open Educational Resources @BPU" by Shannon Compton, Ph.D, under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.