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Equity considerations for open educational resources in the glocalization of education
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 03:15 authored by Willems, J, Carina BossuOpen 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.
History
Publication title
Distance EducationVolume
33Pagination
185-199ISSN
0158-7919Department/School
DVC - EducationPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
Copyright 2012 Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Inc.Repository Status
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