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Faculty have been slow to adopt open education resources, but Virginia's Tidewater Community College offers zero-cost degree programs, which might jump-start the ed tech trend. Via EDTECH@UTRGV 
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Taking into account library articles, web links, videos, simulations and more, many courses are already using a number of open education resources — and the move to full OER doesn't necessarily mean a total revamp, according to research out of Excelsior College. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Anaeli Villarreeal's curator insight,
May 15, 10:36 AM
A Babson College survey found that many faculty members, around 58%, were unaware of open educational resources (OER), with some expressing resistance to the concept due to concerns about intellectual property and compensation. However, ongoing research at Excelsior College suggests that many may already be using OER without realizing it. Researchers like Kimberly Barss are finding that converting courses to OER can seem daunting to faculty, but it's often more achievable than perceived, aligning with Excelsior's emphasis on affordability. Initial outcomes from Excelsior's School of Business & Technology showed that courses fully supported by OER performed similarly to those using traditional materials, with some evidence of increased enrollment in OER-supported classes. The research, now expanding into the Health Sciences program, indicates a growing adoption of OER in various academic fields, particularly due to the abundance of quality, free resources available from reputable sources like government agencies.
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