OER: A European policy perspective

The potential benefits of OER have led many European governments to implement policies supporting their creation and use. This chapter aims to put these OER policies in context, discussing their focus and scope and highlighting challenges and bottlenecks. On the basis of the analysis of the current...

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Published inJournal of interactive media in education : JiME Vol. 2014; no. 1; pp. 5 - 16
Main Authors Sabadie, Jesús Maria Alquézar, Muñoz, Jonatan Castaño, Punie, Yves, Redecker, Christine, Vuorikari, Riina
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University 01.01.2014
Ubiquity Press
Subjects
Access to Information
Adult Education
Barriers
Computer Literacy
Computer Uses in Education
Educational History
Educational Policy
Educational Trends
Electronic Learning
Elementary Secondary Education
Europe
Foreign Countries
Higher Education
Large Group Instruction
Legal Problems
Lifelong Learning
Online Courses
open educational resources
Outcomes of Education
Resource Units
Shared Resources and Services
Vocational Education
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Summary:The potential benefits of OER have led many European governments to implement policies supporting their creation and use. This chapter aims to put these OER policies in context, discussing their focus and scope and highlighting challenges and bottlenecks. On the basis of the analysis of the current state of the art, it is argued that one of main barriers to reaping the benefits of OER is fragmentation combined with a lack of clear and uniform legal frameworks. The recent European "Opening up Education" initiative is presented as a way to overcome these barriers by creating synergies and joining efforts across Europe.
ISSN:1365-893X
1365-893X
DOI:10.5334/2014-05