the pros and cons of open educational resources
TRANSCRIPT
THE PROS AND CONS OF
OPEN
EDUCATIONAL
RESOURCES
Jenn deLeón
BENEFITS Cost – reduced costs for students
with low or no cost options
Availability – educational resources available to those who typically would not have access
Engagement – allows instructors to find/create their own content
Licensing – Creative Commons Licensing and public domain options allow use of resources without breaking copyright rules
Quality – allows contributions and review from many, raising the standards of the resources available
CHALLENGES Cost – finding resources can be
time consuming; creating resources will require continued funding and time
Availability – difficult to find resources for some disciplines
Engagement – relative “newness” of OER means many do not understand it or its potential
Licensing – creators of shared resources may be hesitant as Creative Commons licenses are non-revocable
Quality – how to judge the quality and relevance of resources available