The OER Knowledge Cloud
- A Systematic Review of Open Educational Resources (OER) Research (2017–2025): Trends, Thematic Shifts, and Future Directions May 25, 2026This study presents a systematic literature review of research on open educational resources published between 2017 and 2025. Using the PRISMA guidelines, 18 studies were selected and a thematic analysis approach was used to identify research trends, thematic shifts, and future directions. Five themes emerged: open pedagogy and co-creation; integrated pedagogical strategies; empirical achievement and […]
- Expanding OER with GenAI May 25, 2026Generative artificial intelligence can expand the reach of open educational resources, but educators and institutions need a clear framework for licensing, disclosure, and responsible use.
- Video-based online mathematics instruction with GeoGebra: a visual learning analytics-supported study to enhance open educational resources and practices May 25, 2026Open Educational Resources (OER) have the potential to enhance equity in education. Many regions and education systems thus prioritise integrating these low-cost or free resources into mathematics teaching and learning. However, teachers face challenges when integrating OER into their instructional practices to prepare students for educational success. They need frameworks and guidelines to use OER […]
- A Closer Look At West Virginia’s Broadband Barriers and The Potential of Open Educational Resources: A Systematic Review May 25, 2026West Virginia (WV) faces a unique convergence of socio-economic and geographic challenges, including persistent rural poverty, a declining extractive economy, and a severe opioid crisis (Alzarrad, 2024; Douglas & Walker, 2017; O’Leary et al., 2018; United States Census Bureau, 2024). These systemic barriers are rooted in the uneven geographical development produced by legacy Neoliberal frameworks, […]
- Why OA: Open Access April 17, 2026Open access (OA) promotes the fair and ethical sharing of scientific knowledge as a global public resource, in accordance with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (2021). It is intended to make research outputs freely accessible and openly licensed for responsible reuse, recognizing that openness operates within clear ethical, legal and social boundaries. They include […]
- Why OER: Open Educational Resources April 17, 2026Open Educational Resources (OER) are born out of the idea that everyone should have access to quality education and educational resources to support teaching and learning. Most resources you find online and in print are copyright restricted, not open. OER are like any other educational resource such as textbooks, videos, courses, or lesson plans. There […]
- Who Owns AI-Generated Content? March 23, 2026The rapid emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has ignited profound legal and ethical debates within open and online education. At the heart of these debates lies a critical question: who owns AI-generated content, and is it protected by copyright? For educators and content developers, GenAI presents both a remarkable opportunity and a significant source […]
- The Impact of an Interactive Open Education Textbook for an Undergraduate Introductory Chemistry Course for Nonmajors March 23, 2026Reading informational text is a critical skill across most professions. Unfortunately, students are less likely to purchase the required course materials now compared to 2010. A free, interactive text was developed for an introductory chemistry course for non-STEM majors. This involved remixing existing texts and incorporating interactive activities to engage students during the learning process […]
- Offene Bildungsressourcen (OER) und Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) an österreichischen Hochschulen March 23, 2026Die Technische Universität Graz (TU Graz) und die Kirchliche Pädagogische Hochschule (KPH) Wien/Niederösterreich positionieren sich klar im Bereich der Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) und den Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), insbesondere auch durch den Einsatz von Open Educational Resources (OER). Beide österreichischen Hochschulen haben sich ambitionierte Nachhaltigkeitsziele gesetzt, wie etwa die Klimaneutralität der TU Graz […]
- Cultivating DEIA Skills in Open Education Research: The Impact of Targeted Fellowship Support March 23, 2026In order to conduct effective research in open education, one needs skills in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. To address this need, a DEIA expert provided consultation to the members and mentor of a fellowship for open education researchers. After completing the fellowship, the researchers were asked to complete a survey about DEIA research skill […]