Introduction

This book contains the self-paced learning materials used within the facilitated Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) Open Educational Resources (OER) Professional Development (PD) Program: Foundations. The text is presented in a modular structure consisting of four Parts:

  • An Introduction to OER
  • Open Licencing, the Public Domain and Copyright
  • Finding OER
  • Adapting and Creating OER

Although some chapters contain more advanced content, the content is primarily foundational and is best suited to those seeking an introduction to using OER in the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand higher education contexts. Each chapter contains identified learning outcomes to explain what the reader will learn, and a range of content resources, including readings, vidoes, interactive exercises and reflection activities.

Please note that the facilitated CAUL OER PD Program includes opportunities for engagement with program participants and facilitators that are not included here, such as live guest expert speakers, discussion forums, and the option to apply theoretical learning through a Project Worksheet. We recommend any reader seeking an enhanced learning experience join the next OER PD Program (Foundations) run by CAUL.

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