Factors affecting the release of open educational resources

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Published: Aug 31, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/223
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Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Open Educational Resources, Collective knowledge, Web 2.0 technologies, Sustainability, Creative Commones Licenses

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Allison Littlejohn
Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
Helen Beetham
e-Learning Consultant, UK
Lou McGill
e-Learning and Information Management Consultant, UK
Isobel Falconer
Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK

Abstract

This paper examines key factors influencing the creation and release of Open Educational Resources (OER). The data was collected as part of an evaluation of a national programme aiming to release large numbers of OER: the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Open Educational Resources Programme. Data was collected across projects in 29 universities and colleges nationwide, examining open release of educational resources by individuals, institutions and national subject centres. A range of factors impacting upon OER creation and release emerged including the underlying motivations to openly release resources, legal and quality issues, resource hosting and long-term sustainability issues.

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2011): TD53 - Dossier - Open Educational Resources
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Articles - Special Issue

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