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Equity considerations for open educational resources in the glocalization of education
Citation
Willems, J and Bossu, C, Equity considerations for open educational resources in the glocalization of education, Distance Education, 33, (2) pp. 185-199. ISSN 0158-7919 (2012) [Refereed Article]
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2012 Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Inc.
DOI: doi:10.1080/01587919.2012.692051
Abstract
Open educational resources (OER) have become new buzzwords in the glocalization
of education. While OER are often espoused as enabling educational
equity, the reality is not always the case. Looking only at the positives of new
educational methods can mask perpetuating challenges, which makes the open
aspect of OER a misnomer. Taking an alternative stance, this article critically
evaluates the broader notion of OER through the lens of equity. It contends that
while equity reasons often underpin the provision of OER, challenges continue
to be experienced by some in accessing open digital materials for learning. This
article explores some of these issues and argues that equity considerations are
fundamental in OER design.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | education, equity, e-inclusion, open educational resources |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Education systems |
Research Field: | Education systems not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Policies and development |
UTAS Author: | Bossu, C (Dr Carina Bossu) |
ID Code: | 94579 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 46 |
Deposited By: | Curriculum and Academic Development |
Deposited On: | 2014-09-11 |
Last Modified: | 2018-03-19 |
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