Why is this a good investment for an institution?

Imagine a world where learning was not something we sold, but was freely accessible to all who wanted or needed it. Free sounds good if you are the consumer, but why would you freely contribute educational resources?  The current model of delivering education creates more barriers than access.  Funding, regulation, standardized testing, and accreditation, all distance the learner from knowledge and delay the benefits education brings both to the individual and to society. Explore this blog and see the stories behind the Open Educational Resource movement, and what inspires people to use and contribute these resources. Learn how your institution can participate on various levels and why this is a valuable investment.