Rubrics to Evalute Open Educational Resources
This instrument of rubrics has been implemented in the OER catalog named TEMOA (www.temoa.info [1]), with the aim of promoting the culture of sharing of educational experiences through collaborative assessment. The added value of the reviews that are made available on the OER in the catalog is increased by allowing multiple evaluations by a community of users with different perceptions and... more
Examining the Reuse of Open Textbooks
An important element of open educational resources (OER) is the permission to use the materials in new ways, including revising and remixing them. Prior research has shown that the revision and remix rates for OER are relatively low. In this study we examined the extent to which the openly licensed Flat World Knowledge textbooks were being revised and remixed. We found that the levels of... more
Conceptual Framework for Parametrically Measuring the Desirability of Open Educational Resources Using D-Index
Open educational resources (OER) are a global phenomenon that is fast gaining credibility in many academic circles as a possible solution for bridging the knowledge divide. With increased funding and advocacy from governmental and nongovernmental organisations paired with generous philanthropy, many OER repositories, which host a vast array of resources, have mushroomed over the years. As the... more
OER Adaptation and Reuse Across Cultural Contexts in Sub Saharan Africa: Lessons from TESSA (Teacher Education in Sub Saharan Africa)
Over a period of three years a number of International and African based institutionscollaborated to design and create a set of Open Educational Resources (OERs) to support school based teacher education as part of the TESSA project. Writing the materials drew on case studies, experiences and existing resources from across the region using a highly structured template. These TESSA OERs were... more
Herzberg, Hygiene and the Motivation to Reuse: Towards a Three Factor Theory to Explain Motivation to Share and Use OER
The list of barriers and enablers identified as influencing the use of open educational resources (OER) is extensive. However, factors and influences relating to reuse have often been noted within projects operating within a short time span, or subject to other specific conditions which limit generalizability. Evidence of reuse in practice has often emerged as isolated examples or anecdotes... more
Adapting OER
Presentation by Tessa Welch at the Unisa Teaching and Learning Festival 1 - 9 September 2011. more
OER Life Cycle
Powerpoint presentation by Andrew Moore and Tessa Welch. more
TESSA Working with Teachers: A Handbook for Teacher Educators
TESSA provides collaboratively developed open educational resources (OERs) for teachers to use in their own classroom to support active learning methods and reflective practice. This handbook is for teacher educators and others involved in planning and delivery of teacher development whether formal or less formal, and in a range of settings. It provides guidance and starting points on using... more
Open Courseware, Open Content, Open Practices, Open Learning: Where are the Limits?
The first part of the paper reports on the outcomes of a joint UNESCO-COL project Taking OERs beyond the OER Community: Policy and Capacity. Its purpose was to expand understanding of the potential of OERs among university leaders and quality assurance officials in Africa and Asia, who have low awareness of this phenomenon. The project concluded with an intergovernmental policy forum where... more
Pedagogical Enhancement of Open Education: An Examination of Problem-Based Learning
This paper defines problem-based learning in the context of open education. Unique challenges are presented and discussed alongside possible solutions, realistic limitations, and calls for implementation in the future to test validity. more
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