Equity Considerations for Open Educational Resources in the Glocalization of Education

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15

Foreign Countries; Equal Education; Educational Resources; Educational Methods; Global Approach; Inclusion; Access to Computers; Disadvantaged; Developing Nations; Teacher Education; Barriers; Distance Education; Electronic Publishing; Web Sites; Computer Uses in Education; Electronic Libraries; Open Source Technology; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Access to Education; Educational Policy; Higher Education; Local Issues; Language of Instruction

Africa; Australia

10.1080/01587919.2012.692051

0158-7919

Open 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. (Contains 2 tables.)

As Provided

73

2012

EJ973894