Mythbusting Discussion

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  • Points 1
  • Submitting a discussion post

Please post your introduction by Wednesday 10/21 and respond to your peers by Saturday 10/24.

Mythbusting

There are still a number of myths surrounding Open and OER. This is our opportunity to discuss some of these myths or points of confusion.

Your original post

Identify a myth or point of confusion you've heard from colleagues about OER.  Or, identify a myth you may have believed prior to this course. Some examples of myths are below; these are meant to help you formulate your own discussion post. 

  • OER are not as high quality as for-profit textbooks.
  • Adding an OER to a course outline jeopardizes articulation.
  • OER projects are not sustainable.

There are many similar myths.  Which ones have you heard?

Your response

Respond to at least 2 other participants. Provide a response using evidence from cited sources.

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