USE OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: INDIAN SCENARIO

OBJECTIVES

·        To provide easy access to educational resources make the educational resources available in the public domain.

SUMMARY

With tremendous developments in ICTs, the education system of today has been enriched by various OERs. The optimal utilization of opportunities provided by the technological developments presents a profound challenge for education systems and has serious implications involving cost, access, equity, pedagogy and quality. The paper discusses various opportunities and challenges presented by the use of OERs in the education system of today. The various meaningful initiatives taken in India aiming at proper utilization of ICTs are also highlighted. The paper also discusses the role of libraries in promoting the use of OER’s in educational institutions.