Open education resources (OER) are highly encouraged in my context for designing online learning courses to their accessibility, flexibility, and promotion of equality. The use of open education resources not only lowers the barriers for students to education but also improves accessibility for diverse learners, regardless of their location and needs.
While the quality, structure, and depth of content have been greatly improved, open education resources provide additional value to both students and instructors. Features such as audiobook, citation markers, note-taking features enhance the learning learning experience. Furthermore, the inclusion of customizable quizzes and assignments offers instructors the flexibility to adapt and tailor materials for their courses.
In my experience using these resources, it is fascinating to observe the improvements in content, interface, and features over the last few years. However, since the design and key focus of some resources may not always align with our own specific objectives, I prefer to use multiple open education resources to best support the learning outcomes.
