Giving knowledge for free the emergence of open educational resources

Learning resources are often considered key intellectual property in a competitive higher education world. However, more and more institutions and individuals are sharing their digital learning resources over the Internet, openly and for free, as Open Educational Resources (OER). This study, buildin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Autores Corporativos: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (-), Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Paris, France?] : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development c2007.
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Sumario:Learning resources are often considered key intellectual property in a competitive higher education world. However, more and more institutions and individuals are sharing their digital learning resources over the Internet, openly and for free, as Open Educational Resources (OER). This study, building on previous OECD work on e-learning, asks why this is happening, who is involved and what the most important implications of this development are. The report offers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly changing phenomenon of Open Educational Resources and the challenges it poses for higher education. It examines reasons for individuals and institutions to share resources for free, and looks at copyright issues, sustainability and business models as well as policy implications. It will be of particular interest to those involved in e-learning or strategic decision making within higher education, to researchers and to students of new technologies.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (153 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-147).
ISBN:9781281746078
9786611746070
9789264032125