Open Educational Resources: Teaching Material for the Public Good
Location
1320, W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Start Date
19-10-2010 12:00 PM
End Date
19-10-2010 1:00 PM
Description
An open discussion about the OER movement, which offers materials for all to use freely. Learn how instructors can re-mix, repurpose and redistribute materials while saving students money. We will hear from UMass faculty who have successfully used OERs and touch on issues raised at the 9/21 event “How Can a Textbook be Free: Keeping Higher Education Affordable with Open Resources.” Lunch included. RSVP requested to mcharney@library.umass.edu. Drop-ins also welcome.
Open Educational Resources: Teaching Material for the Public Good
1320, W.E.B. Du Bois Library
An open discussion about the OER movement, which offers materials for all to use freely. Learn how instructors can re-mix, repurpose and redistribute materials while saving students money. We will hear from UMass faculty who have successfully used OERs and touch on issues raised at the 9/21 event “How Can a Textbook be Free: Keeping Higher Education Affordable with Open Resources.” Lunch included. RSVP requested to mcharney@library.umass.edu. Drop-ins also welcome.