Discussion Question – Taking a Stance on OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
While (OER )OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES has many benefits, there are still a lot of people who are against OER creation. Discuss one of the following arguments against OER and take a stance. Your discussion should be a persuasive post.
Before you begin, select one of these arguments:
Publishing is key to faculty tenure and promotion. OER does not have the same scholarly status as traditional publishing.
Intellectual capital is worth something. I should be paid for my creations.
Licensing of OER is not necessary as people will just take and use anything that is available online.
In your initial response, address the following:
State the argument you selected and your stance (for/against)
Create a persuasive post defending your stance