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Monitoring Progress on Open Education in Germany
Monitoring Progress on Open Education in Germany

Author(s): Ulf-Daniel Ehlers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
Published by: European Distance and E-Learning Network
Keywords: Lifelong learning; National case studies; Open content and resources; Quality issues

Summary/Abstract: The paper summarises the situation of OER in Germany. An analysis of the scope of acceptance, use and implementation of the concept in educational institutions and policy, as well as an overview of the major actors and initiatives in the field of OER is presented. In addition, considerations about the concept of Open Educational Practices (OEP) and possible benefits for educational institutions are suggested.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 186-199
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English