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The OER Moment: Unlocking the Potential of Open Educational Resources

Join the Inside Higher Ed webcast to explore the current state and future of Open Educational Resources (OER). Discover the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of using OER in higher education.

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The OER Moment: Unlocking the Potential of Open Educational Resources

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  1. The OER Moment An Inside Higher Ed webcast Tuesday, July 18 2 p.m. Eastern

  2. Presenters • Scott Jaschik, editor, Inside Higher Ed, scott.jaschik@insidehighered.com • Doug Lederman, editor, Inside Higher Ed, doug.lederman@insidehighered.com

  3. What Is OER? • Basic definitions • Add-on definitions

  4. Why Now? Philosophy • The philosophical case • The pragmatic case

  5. Why Now? Textbook Issues • Cost • Faculty choices • Customization

  6. Why Now? Resources • Vetting • Permissions • Curriculum Plus you can still be a solo operator.

  7. Why Now? State Initiatives

  8. Link to Free Tuition Movement

  9. Community Colleges • Student body • Proportional costs • Importance of key fields

  10. Case Study: Lynn University

  11. Case Study: Community Colleges of Spokane

  12. The Fight at Fullerton • Who makes choices? • Conflicts of interest • Single choice for multi-section courses

  13. Faculty Attitudes / Actions From “Going Digital,” Independent College Bookstore Association, 2015

  14. Faculty Attitudes / Actions From Babson Survey Research Group

  15. Q&A • Your questions • Suggestions for future coverage

  16. With Thanks …

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