Background to the Case Study Framework
This case study framework seeks to assist OER projects in tracking, analyzing and sharing key developments in the creation, use and reuse of open educational resources. By using the framework to conduct case studies, projects can build capacity for inquiry and information sharing across projects worldwide, which can in turn help them to:
- Discover unknown potential within their projects;
- Learn how other OER projects have overcome similar challenges and fulfilled similar needs;
- Improve networking so that relevant learnings and opportunities can be identified and leveraged;
- Use their experience and expertise to help other OER projects and to advance the field at large
Case Studies Can Help to Address...
Community Participation
- Why do people participate in OER projects? What do they have to contribute?
- What is the role of individual contributors of OER? Of groups of contributors?
- What processes best facilitate participation and contribution?
Users and User Testing
- Who are the intended users and stakeholders of OER? Are there others who might benefit?
- Is content adaptable to meet users’ local teaching and learning needs?
- What kinds of user testing is being performed? How are the results being used?
Open Licensing
- How do projects license their content?
- How do current licenses serve the purpose of OER projects?
- How do projects communicate licensing options and the implications to stakeholders and users?
Sustainability and Resources
- How are leadership roles determined, allocated and sustained?
- Are OER projects creating revenue? If so, how?
- How are financial, in-kind and other resources solicited and allocated?
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