Webinar Report: Advocating for More OER-Friendly Copyright Regulatory Frameworks
From UNESCO:
The importance of harnessing Open Educational Resources (OER) to strengthen access to information was highlighted at the OER Dynamic Coalition Webinar held on 29 September 2021 in the context of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2021 celebrations. This year, the Day’s theme was “The Right to Know – Building Back Better with Access to information”.
The webinar discussed the following key questions:
- How does the UNESCO OER Recommendation enhance international cooperation for universal access to information?
- What can be done to support the development and enhancement of the legal and regulatory framework on copyright and policies for OER development?
- What are examples of good practices, challenges and solutions where OER have supported the right to information and building of inclusive Knowledge Societies?
Read the Complete Webinar Report, Background, and Useful Links
Direct to OER Dynamic Coalition Website
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About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.