Article: “Open Pathways to Student Success: Academic Library Partnerships for Open Educational Resource and Affordable Course Content Creation and Adoption”
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Title
Open Pathways to Student Success: Academic Library Partnerships for Open Educational Resource and Affordable Course Content Creation and Adoption
Author
Joseph A. Salem Jr
Pennsylvania State University
Source
The Journal of Academic Librarianship
Available Online: October 20, 2016
Abstract
This paper explores the current state of open educational resources (OER) including notable library-lead and multi-institutional programs. The potential for OER and affordable course material creation and adoption programs to impact student retention and persistence is examined. Potential additional partnerships and future directions for library-lead programs are discussed as well as the framework necessary for assessing the impact of library-lead OER initiatives.
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Filed under: Academic Libraries, Journal Articles, Libraries, News, Open Access
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