GUIDELINES FOR OER IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Stemming from the open educational resources (OER) policy forum last December and wide consultation, UNESCO and COL have developed Guidelines for OER in Higher Education. The guidelines are intended to help key stakeholder groups (governments, higher education institutions, teaching staff, student bodies, quality assurance/accreditation bodies and academic recognition bodies) as they assess the implications of OER for their future policies and actions. Sir John Daniel and UNESCO Director-General Ms. Irina Bokova will launch the publication at the UNESCO General Conference on 1 November.

www.col.org/oerGuidelines
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A BASIC GUIDE TO OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

This joint COL/UNESCO publication provides a simple, user-friendly guide to OER. It defines OER and identifies the key issues relating to the development and implementation of OER. It is a comprehensive guide to OER that targets developing countries, particularly those that are not completely aware of the issues and implications of OER, government officials, senior education sector leaders, researchers, faculty members, students and administrators who may have a general interest in OER.