ERIC Number: ED617094
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 38
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ISBN: 978-0-9968848-6-0
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The Impact of OER Initiatives on Faculty Selection of Classroom Materials
Spilovoy, Tanya; Seaman, Jeff; Ralph, Nate
Bay View Analytics
The adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) is on the rise, driven in part by increasing awareness of OER. But while faculty and institutions have shown increasing awareness and acceptance of OER, many remain unfamiliar with what they are, or how to utilize them. When faculty are aware of OER initiatives at their institution, there is an increased awareness of OER, and an increased reported likelihood of consideration and of future OER adoption. This report examines activities at the state and regional level in the U.S., with a focus on regional higher education compacts. This report aims to examine the effectiveness of large-scale OER initiatives on faculty awareness and adoption of OER. The ultimate goal is to gain an understanding of how large-scale OER efforts influence faculty decisions, and ultimately have a positive impact on students. As the regional compacts continue to collaborate around issues of OER policy and practice, this report serves as an initial assessment and a foundation by which to measure impact of OER leadership at compacts over time.
Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, Knowledge Level, Program Effectiveness, Technology Integration, Instructional Materials, College Faculty, Media Selection, Leadership, Committees, Public Colleges, Intellectual Disciplines, Geographic Regions, Correlation, Institutional Characteristics
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Authoring Institution: Bay View Analytics; WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies)
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