1. The OER university (#OERu) Anthony Mackintosh Commonwealth of Learning Chair in OER Otago Polytechnic Wayne Mackintosh A sustainable model for more affordable education futures

2. 2 An oustanding ODL pioneer Athabasca University is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. http://wikieducator.org/File:AU_Flags.png Excellence | Openness Flexibility | Innovation

3. The OER Foundation The Open Education Resource (OER) Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides leadership, networking and support for educators and educational institutions to achieve their objectives through Open Education. “ OER is a sustainable and renewable resource” OERs are materials used to support education that may be freely accessed, reused, modified and shared by anyone. Stephen Downes 2011

4. WikiEducator We're turning the digital divide into digital dividends using free content and open networks. We hope you can help us. Voted best educational wiki, Steven Downes, Dec 2007 Inaugural recipient of the award for Exemplary Open Education Resource (OER) practices

6. OER is a renewable & sustainable resource Jason Scragz http://www.flickr.com/photos/scragz/132300147/ James Woolley http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtrato/6159728957 How do we achieve sustainable OER projects? How will your institution remain sustainable without OER?

7. Doing the OERu numbers Luis Argerich http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich/3029485203 James Cridland http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescridland/2272701122 OERu (USQ) (OERu using course- based portfolio) Otago Polytechnic (Tuition cost) USA (Median Tuition cost 4-year public university) BA (Hons)US$6,759US$19,452US$26,312 Cost of a 4-year degree (Excluding text book and living costs) (Note: USA figures based on Delta Cost Project for 2008) James Cridland http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescridland/2272701122 DaveBleasdale http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidelong/3465884519/in/photostream/ “ As a founding anchor partner in the OERu, USQ is proud to give students worldwide, the ability to access university level courses and where cost has been removed as a barrier to learning.” Jan Thomas, Vice-Chancellor USQ

8. Smart philanthropy Luis Argerich http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich/3029485203 James Cridland http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescridland/2272701122 Asenat29 http://www.flickr.com/photos/72153088@N08/6510934443/ Giving is receiving Parallel learning universe|New business

9. The OER university concept Adapted from Taylor 2007 Free learning opportunities for all students worldwide

10. Unsatisfied demand for HE http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescridland/613445810/sizes/m/in/photostream/ 100 million additional places By 2025 Slide 10

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12. Cost levers for OERu Luis Argerich http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich/3029485203 James Cridland http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamescridland/2272701122 Marginal Cost = ZERO Collaborative development = Cheaper the going it alone

13. OERu – Logic model & plan for action +200 participants +46 Countries 23 Feb 2011 http://wikieducator.org/OERu

14. The OERu logic model

15. OERu 2011.11 meeting of anchor partners Bachelor of general studies Prototype courses during 2012 Formal launch of the OERu 2013 OERu anchor partner decisions 160 people from 41 countries Slide 16

16. The view from an OERu partner Traditional model OERu model Judith Murray

17. Rules of the OERu game... Dawn Huczek: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31064702@N05/4697850589/in/photostream/ Credential OER learners (cost recovery) Course credit transfer among OERu partners (for agreed credential) Assemble minimum of 2 OER-based courses (for agreed credential) Gold or silver member of the OER Foundation OERTen partners agree...

18. Mechanics of OERu operations... Dawn Huczek: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31064702@N05/4697850589/in/photostream/ Recognition of prior learning (RPL) protocols provide precedent for recognising OER learning, however: - Existing RPL systems are expensive - Don't scale well. OERu does not confer degrees (anchor partners do) OERu anchor partners retain decision-making autonomy, eg: - Price for assessment and credential services - Local matriculation requirements - Courses and credentials provided under OERu network

19. Free range learning... Melissa Sanders http://www.flickr.com/photos/themissiah/3491328675/ Ricky http://www.flickr.com/photos/8656572@N04/4855311898/ AST1000: Regional relations in Asia & the Pacific E-learning activities Regional relations database Peer-to-peer sharing Course-based portfolio 3 -Assignments “Pedagogy of discovery” Learning & Digital literacies

20. OERu Learning environment (MOOC-like features)

21. Next steps … Recurrent cost recouped No new money required OERu is low cost, low risk But high IMPACT innovation Hugiene Matters http://www.flickr.com/photos/hygienematters/4273036775/ Next steps …Calibrating sustainable innovation … Slide 20 Dongio: Watercolour painter dedicated to the public domain

22. Free learning for all students worldwide “This is not theoretical speculation, it is entirely viable.” Jim Taylor AM You are free to join us... Paul (Dex) http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexxus/3146028811/ Compilation: Chad Miller, James Almond, Wayne Mackintosh See: http://wikieducator.org/File:OER-University-concept.png