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Rory McGreal published a blog post On instructor quality and interactionComments- Eric von Stackelberg December 15, 2011 - 12:45pm
Depends on why the interactions are limited. I have noticed significant differences in interaction depending on the course.
If you take the perspective that recognized qualifications is the only distinct advantage for an institution then all recognized institutions will have to compete on price. When you factor in distance delivery over the internet the competing institutions increase significantly. I would suggest that is in the institutions (including faculty and staff) interests to compete not only on price, but also on student engagement and relationship with faculty. While businesses do this to support retention and loyalty, I suggest institutions could do this for a more satisfying student experience.
I would argue this is the case whether your organization is focused instruction and/or research.
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- Rory McGreal published a blog post Exchange with a WriterComments
- Rory McGreal published a blog post POERUP (Policies for OER UPtake)
- Rory McGreal published a blog post Interview with Chair and OERu Meeting in New Zealand
- Rory McGreal published a blog post My presentation at Open Education 2011 conference (video)Comments
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- Rory McGreal added a new discussion topic Google launches eBookstore in Canada: in the group Open Educational Resources (OERs)
- Rory McGreal added a new discussion topic Community garden in the group Open Educational Resources (OERs)
- Rory McGreal published a blog post Changes 11 Discussion: UNESCO/COL OER GuidelinesComments
- an unauthenticated user of the Landing October 29, 2011 - 12:27pm
As a prospective student, one of the most difficult decisions beyond interest in a particular course, is how to sieve through the alternatives available, and make a selection that somehow integrates into a desirable course progression (framework) leading to recognized credentials; degree and so on. Traditional distance learning institutions whether online or otherwise provide such student academic support. So the following questions come to mind regarding the OERu student support framework:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Is the OERu essentially a facilitator giving the student/user access to OERs and the options of taking course progression as dictated by the partner institutions’ degrees/courses available, or will OERu be offering a variety of courses which can lead to creative/innovative degrees a case in example being the Open Programme offered by OU-UK.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Initially no doubt the number of OER available will essentially control whatever progression. However, could you please elaborate on what the long term plans are to deal with, students’ academic advice and support particularly in the review and selection of career/course progression within OERu?
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- Rory McGreal published a blog post Changes11 Discussion: Why OER? Proprietary controls
- Rory McGreal published a blog post A response to Access Copyright CEO
- Rory McGreal commented on the blog OER are essential for 21st Century learning
- Rory McGreal published a blog post OER are essential for 21st Century learningComments
- Eric von Stackelberg September 11, 2011 - 11:34pm
While I believe early adoption of open policies are in organizations and individuals best interests I am curious as to how OER would be funded in a sustainable manner. Can you recommend links, or primers for a layperson?
- Rory McGreal September 12, 2011 - 11:46am
Eric,
This is a perennial question that has an obvious answer. The proprietary textbook and course materials world that we live in now is the one that is not sustainable. In fact the question needs to be turned on its head. The present sysemt is not sustainable. We, and our students, cannot afford to continue paying exorbitant fees for texts that change at the publisher's whim. OER are FREE. As the supply increases and the quality improves we will be able to replace proprietary content with OER, thus reducing cost and increasing our sustainability. Institutions and students already pay heavily for content. A small portion of these dollars can be re-directed to support OER deployment.
all the best.
Rory
- Eric von Stackelberg September 12, 2011 - 2:52pm
I agree wholeheartedly that the present system does not scale and there are other channels now available other than publishers that can and should be used. What I was trying to understanding is how the costs of creation and delivery are accommodated and whether eliminating publishing costs are the only savings or if there are structural changes in what constitutes the Intellectual Property supply chain. In consideration of this, does the creation of OER's actually form a useful viable marketplace within a university?
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