Benefits and Challenges of Using Open Educational ResourcesElizabeth H. Mahaffey

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Benefits of Using OERPotential Cost Savings for Students

Faculty have an opportunity to use course materials that do not require student fees.Often, these materials can also be customized for the specific program.

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Quality Choices

Students and faculty have an opportunity to utilize resources from leading institutions in their field of study.

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Peer Review

Faculty have the opportunity to share their innovative ideas and receive reviews from national and international peers.

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Broader Access of Resources

Faculty and Students have access to materials developed nationally and internationally.

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Best Practice Identification

Faculty can look for best practice ideas to enhance their program outcomes.

Faculty can document best practice to share with others.

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Questions about Sustainability

If funding for the OER no longer exists, the resources may no longer be available or maintenance of files may not be adequate.

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Lack of Understanding

Many faculty members and students, as well as the general public do not understand OER.

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Non-revocable Nature of Creative Commons License

Once a provider has release their work, they cannot stop someone from using the work (if the user obtained the work under a Creative Commons license).

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Time Involved in Licensing Work

Some faculty may not consider licensing their work because it takes time and they do not see the benefit.

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Poor Quality of Resources

Work can be licensed under OER without any internal peer review for quality.