By A.J. O’Connell, Campus Technology
Fear and anxiety can keep many educators from embracing open educational resources and open pedagogy. Here, “open” proponents explain common concerns. Open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy are gaining traction in higher ed, and for good reason — open education expands access to courses, saves students money and invites peer review. But for some students, faculty and administrators, fears about “open” are real, and in some cases, justified. Faculty used to teaching behind closed doors — who are often subject-matter experts without any instructional training — may be worried about opening up their research or pedagogy for the world to see. And students — some of whom may be marginalized and already find themselves targeted by trolls online — may be concerned about completing assignments in the open.
https://campustechnology.com/articles/2017/02/01/top-fears-shutting-the-door-on-open-education.aspx
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