oer pros and cons
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OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCES
Benefits and
Challenges
BENEFITS
Saves students money
More options and quality choices
Helps better prepare for courses
Promotes independent learning
Redefines the roles of resources in
education
CHALLENGES
Will the quality of resources be reliable?
Where will the responsibility lie?
How will OER be consistently financed?
How will we educate students and instructors
about OER?
How will the new role of OER be received and
utilized?