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The Creation And Use Of Open Educational Resources In Christian Higher Education, John L. Hilton Iii, David Wiley
The Creation And Use Of Open Educational Resources In Christian Higher Education, John L. Hilton Iii, David Wiley
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A significant movement in education concerns the use of open educational resources (OERs). By “open” it is generally meant that the resource is freely available to others to reuse in different contexts. These resources could include books, lesson plans, syllabi, slide shows, etc. There are several examples of individuals and institutions providing open educational resources; this openness is also specifically manifest in the field of religious education. I discuss different levels in which OERs can be “open” and the implications of these levels when creating OERs. Common motivations and obstacles to creating OERs are discussed. A particularly significant issue regarding …
Impediments To Learning Object Reuse And Openness As A Potential Solution, David Wiley
Impediments To Learning Object Reuse And Openness As A Potential Solution, David Wiley
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This paper has argued that the simple act of adding an open license providing 4Rs usage rights to learning object users will significantly expand our understanding of “reuse;” that the application of open licenses will greatly increase the reach of learning objects (making them available to individuals and organizations with financial or other resource challenges), and that open licenses are easy to apply to learning objects. Because of the challenges inherent with fully copyrighted learning objects, “open learning objects” seem to be the best path forward for this very promising educational technology.