Jumping Right In

Re: Jumping Right In

by Irwin DeVries -
Number of replies: 1
A response to the first two questions combined: One thought is to see if there are a few credentials that are quite commonly available worldwide and devote some early OERu efforts on those, particularly those credentials that appear to have a good base of OER in their domains. This is something of a bottom-up approach but it could provide an opportunity to learn where the challenges are in developing credentials and frameworks, and how institutions or jurisdictions are responding.


In reply to Irwin DeVries

Re: Jumping Right In

by Wayne Mackintosh -
Hi Irwin,

The availability and quality of existing OERs which can be assembled into courses leading to a credential should definitely be an important criterion when selecting credentials.

Assuming the following two selection criteria, which one should carry more weight in our planning decisions when selecting the inaugural credential for the OERu:

  • Availability of high quality OER which can easily be integrated into existing credentials?
  • Student needs / or demands for learning?

Ultimately -- I think the OERu network will be successful in what we set out to achieve. We are going to create what Jim Taylor calls a "parallel learning universe" which means that in an ideal world, there will be an OER version for all credentials in the formal sector. That must be good for the planet :-).

mmm Still lots of work to do before we get there. Glad you are here to help us!