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Combining OER & MOOCs for a Custom Curriculum
Thomas Ashford April 21, 2025

A New Way to Learn Education is changing. Fast. More people than ever are learning online — not just for hobbies, but to upskill, switch careers, or even replace traditional education paths. Among the most powerful tools out there are Open Educational Resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Used together, they allow anyone Read More

Understanding the Value of Open Educational Resources
Henry Blackwell April 17, 2025

A New Era of Learning We live in a time when the internet gives us access to more information than ever before. But access to quality education is still a challenge for many people. High textbook prices, limited classroom space, and location issues make it tough for students everywhere to access the education they need Read More

Top OER Repositories for Free Course Material
Henry Caldwell April 2, 2025

The Revolution in Education Imagine a world in which education is free for everyone, no matter where they live, what they do for a living, or how much they believe they can afford to pay. Open Educational Resources (OER) are changing education in ways we never imagined. They are true game changers. These consist of Read More

Benefits of Using OER in Personal Learning Plans
Isabelle Thornton April 1, 2025

Today, education isn’t just in classrooms or tied to high tuition costs. Open Educational Resources (OER) have made learning more accessible, flexible, and personalised. No matter if you are a pro wanting to learn more, a student studying on your own, or a lifelong learner, using OER in your learning plan can bring many benefits Read More