LibGuides UFV: Open Educational Resources: Research &amp; Readings

Selected Readings

Open: The Philosophy and Practices that are Revolutionizing Education and Science Affordable education. Transparent science. Accessible scholarship. These ideals are slowly becoming a reality thanks to the open education, open science, and open access movements. Running separate—if parallel—courses, they all share a philosophy of equity, progress, and justice. This book shares the stories, motives, insights, and practical tips from global leaders in the open movement. Editors: Rajiv S. Jhangiani and Robert Biswas-Diener
Defining OER-Enabled Pedagogy In this article, rather than attempting to argue for a canonical definition of open pedagogy, we propose a new term, “OER-enabled pedagogy,” defined as the set of teaching and learning practices that are only possible or practical in the context of the 5R permissions that are characteristic of OER. We propose criteria used to evaluate whether a form of teaching constitutes OER-enabled pedagogy and analyze several examples of OER-enabled pedagogy with these criteria.
Open Education: International Perspectives in Higher Education This insightful collection of essays explores the ways in which open education can democratise access to education for all. A must-read for practitioners, policy-makers, scholars and students in the field of education.

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Adapting and Creating OER

A Guide to Making Open Textbooks with Students A handbook for faculty interested in practicing open pedagogy by involving students in the making of open textbooks, ancillary materials, or other Open Educational Resources.
The Open Faculty Patchbook: A Community Quilt of Pedagogy Fleming College faculty and our peers around the world are building a community patchwork of ‘chapters’ into a quasi-textbook about pedagogy for teaching & learning in higher education. Each patch of the quilt/chapter of the book focuses on one pedagogical skill and is completed and published by different individual faculty members from any institution wanting to join in.
OER Activity Sourcebook Subtitle: An Interactive Resource Guide This is an evolving resource intended to provide inspiration for instructors who use Pressbooks and Open Educational Resources for their teaching.
Open Pedagogy Notebook This website is designed to serve as a resource for educators interested in learning more about Open Pedagogy. Includes examples of both classroom-tested practices and "budding" ideas. This resource builds on The Open Faculty Patchbook.

Student Engagement

The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations' policy paper on open education resources:

Educational Materials Beyond Textbooks: Learning in the 21st Century

United States student PIRGs

Make Textbooks Affordable

Student Research Grant Opportunity:

BCcampus Research Fellows 2021–2023

Open Education Advocacy

BC Campus is looking for academic leaders who are committed to improving the student learning experience through the use of OER and Open Educational Practices, and who are willing to share their experiences with colleagues and peers across institutions.

For more information about BCcampus supported OER advocacy:

Open Education Advocacy and Research Fellowship