Abstract

Open educational resources (OER) have become new buzzwords in the glocalization of education. While OER are often espoused as enabling educational equity, the reality is not always the case. Looking only at the positives of new educational methods can mask perpetuating challenges, which makes the open aspect of OER a misnomer. Taking an alternative stance, this article critically evaluates the broader notion of OER through the lens of equity. It contends that while equity reasons often underpin the provision of OER, challenges continue to be experienced by some in accessing open digital materials for learning. This article explores some of these issues and argues that equity considerations are fundamental in OER design. (Contains 2 tables.)

Citation

Willems, J. & Bossu, C. (2012). Equity Considerations for Open Educational Resources in the Glocalization of Education. Distance Education, 33(2), 185-199. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/86941/.

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Keywords

• Access to Computers
• Access to Education
• barriers
• Computer Uses in Education
• Developing Nations
• Disadvantaged
• distance education
• Educational Methods
• educational policy
• educational resources
• educational technology
• electronic learning
• Electronic Libraries
• Electronic Publishing
• Equal Education
• Foreign Countries
• Global Approach
• higher education
• Inclusion
• Language of Instruction
• Local Issues
• Open Source Technology
• teacher education
• Web Sites