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An open textbook is a textbook licensed under an open license, and made available online to be freely used by students, teachers and members of the public.Many open textbooks are distributed in either print, e-book, or audio formats that may be downloaded or purchased at little or no cost.
A 2018 Charles University study presents that Wikipedia is the most used OER for students of environmental studies (used by 95% of students) and argues educational institutions should focus their attention on it (e.g. by hosting and supporting a Wikipedian in residence).
OpenStax textbooks follow a traditional peer review process aimed at ensuring they meet a high quality standard before publication. Textbooks are developed and peer-reviewed by educators in an attempt to ensure they are readable and accurate, meet the scope and sequence requirements of each course, are supported by instructor ancillaries, and are available with the latest technology-based ...
It is the UK's Open University's contribution to the open educational resources (OER) project and the home of free, open learning from The Open University. [5] The original project was part-funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. [6] OpenLearn is a member of the OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCWC). [7]
Open education broadens access to the learning and training traditionally offered through formal education systems [2] and is typically (but not necessarily) offered through online and distance education. The qualifier "open" refers to the elimination of barriers that can preclude both opportunities and recognition for participation in ...
In the United Arab Emirates, a discussion, led by Dr. Linzi J. Kemp, American University of Sharjah, [51] has begun about sharing teaching and learning materials (‘open course ware’) through a community of educators and practitioners in the GCC. There is growing availability of high quality and free open access materials shared between ...
The Open University in Belfast. An open university is a university with an open-door academic policy, with minimal or no entry requirements. [1] Open universities may employ specific teaching methods, such as open supported learning or distance education. However, not all open universities focus on distance education, nor do distance-education ...
The Office of Lifelong Learning (OLL) was a school within the College of Humanities and Social Science. [1] The buildings of the Office of Lifelong Learning were located on Buccleuch Place in the Central Campus adjacent to George Square in Edinburgh. In 2012, the Centre moved to its current location at Paterson's Land on the university's ...