Open Education Resources

The Benefits and Challenges

that affect today’s students.

Terry saved money using OER.

OER increases retention of knowledge and preparation for courses.

OER showcases research to a wide audience.

OER allows for peer review!

OER shares best practices internationally.

OER is a recent development in education creating lack of public

understanding.

The introductionof OER is a bigger challenge then introducing a new tool.

OER self learners have a hard time judging course

quality and relevance.

OER funding resources may become obsolete.

OER initiatives may be difficult to sustain.

Nancy Wiley

Linn State Technical College

573-897-5181

nancy.wiley@linnstate.edu