Investigation of Academics' Views on Open Educational Resources

Soner Altıntaş

Article Details

Investigation of Academics' Views on Open Educational Resources

Authors:

Soner Altıntaş

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.92-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310811

pISSN:

2149-2360

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Abstract:

 Developments in technology have led to major changes in the field of education as it has affected all fields. The concept of open educational resources OER, which is among these developments, has made it possible to access information more easily and faster. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the views of academicians on OERs. Case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Eleven academics from four different universities participated in the study and interview method was used to collect data. The data were collected through a 12-question Personal Information Form and a 5-question Semi-structured Interview Questions Form prepared by the researcher. The collected data were analyzed by content analysis. Academics stated that the biggest advantage of OERs is easy access to information, while the biggest disadvantage is the suspicion of reliability and accuracy. They also stated that in the preparation of OERs, the principle of suitability for the target audience should be considered the most, and in the sharing of OERs, user-friendly platform use should be considered the most. In addition, almost all of the academics participating in the study stated that not all academics should prepare OER and stated the reason for this as inadequacy. Another finding shows that almost all of the academics think that OERs will cause transformation on printed resources due to ease of access. In addition, it was observed that some of the academics stated that there should be an OER platform in all universities, while some stated that there is no need for such a formation in all universities.

 Developments in technology have led to major changes in the field of education as it has affected all fields. The concept of open educational resources OER, which is among these developments, has made it possible to access information more easily and faster. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the views of academicians on OERs. Case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Eleven academics from four different universities participated in the study and interview method was used to collect data. The data were collected through a 12-question Personal Information Form and a 5-question Semi-structured Interview Questions Form prepared by the researcher. The collected data were analyzed by content analysis. Academics stated that the biggest advantage of OERs is easy access to information, while the biggest disadvantage is the suspicion of reliability and accuracy. They also stated that in the preparation of OERs, the principle of suitability for the target audience should be considered the most, and in the sharing of OERs, user-friendly platform use should be considered the most. In addition, almost all of the academics participating in the study stated that not all academics should prepare OER and stated the reason for this as inadequacy. Another finding shows that almost all of the academics think that OERs will cause transformation on printed resources due to ease of access. In addition, it was observed that some of the academics stated that there should be an OER platform in all universities, while some stated that there is no need for such a formation in all universities.

 Developments in technology have led to major changes in the field of education as it has affected all fields. The concept of open educational resources OER, which is among these developments, has made it possible to access information more easily and faster. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the views of academicians on OERs. Case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Eleven academics from four different universities participated in the study and interview method was used to collect data. The data were collected through a 12-question Personal Information Form and a 5-question Semi-structured Interview Questions Form prepared by the researcher. The collected data were analyzed by content analysis. Academics stated that the biggest advantage of OERs is easy access to information, while the biggest disadvantage is the suspicion of reliability and accuracy. They also stated that in the preparation of OERs, the principle of suitability for the target audience should be considered the most, and in the sharing of OERs, user-friendly platform use should be considered the most. In addition, almost all of the academics participating in the study stated that not all academics should prepare OER and stated the reason for this as inadequacy. Another finding shows that almost all of the academics think that OERs will cause transformation on printed resources due to ease of access. In addition, it was observed that some of the academics stated that there should be an OER platform in all universities, while some stated that there is no need for such a formation in all universities.

 Teknolojide yaşanan gelişmeler, tüm alanları etkilediği gibi eğitim alanında da büyük değişimler yaşanmasını sağlamıştır. Bu gelişmeler arasında yer alan açık eğitim kaynakları AEK kavramı, bilgiye daha kolay ve daha hızlı bir şekilde erişmeyi mümkün hâle getirmiştir. Bu bağlamda bu araştırmanın amacı, AEKlere yönelik akademisyen görüşlerini incelemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya dört farklı üniversiteden 11 akademisyen katılmış ve verilerin toplanması için görüşme yöntemine başvurulmuştur. Veriler, araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan 12 soruluk Kişisel Bilgiler Formu ve 5 soruluk Yarı Yapılandırılmış Görüşme Soruları Formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler ise içerik analiziyle incelenmiştir. Akademisyenler AEKlerin en büyük avantajını bilgiye kolay erişim imkânı olarak ifade ederken en büyük dezavantajını güvenilirlik ve doğruluk şüphesi olarak belirtmişlerdir. Ayrıca AEKlerin hazırlanmasında en çok hedef kitleye uygunluk ilkesine, paylaşılmasında ise en çok kullanıcı dostu platform kullanımına dikkat edilmesi gerektiğini ifade etmişlerdir. Buna ek olarak araştırmaya katılan akademisyenlerin tamamına yakını tüm akademisyenlerin AEK hazırlamaması gerektiğini ifade etmiş ve bunun nedenini yetersizlik olarak belirtmişlerdir. Bir diğer bulgu ise akademisyenlerin tamamına yakınının AEKlerin erişim kolaylığı nedeniyle basılı kaynaklar üzerinde dönüşüme neden olacağını düşündüğünü göstermektedir. Ayrıca akademisyenlerin bir bölümünün tüm üniversitelerde AEK platformu olması gerektiğini, bir bölümünün ise tüm üniversitelerde böyle bir oluşuma gerek olmadığını ifade ettikleri görülmüştür.

Article Details

Investigation of Academics' Views on Open Educational Resources

Authors:

Soner Altıntaş

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.92-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310811

pISSN:

2149-2360

Open educational resources

OER

Openness

Openness in education

AcademicianAçık eğitim kaynakları

AEK

Açıklık

Eğitimde açıklık

Akademisyen

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Soner Altıntaş

Publisher: Anadolu University

Main Topics: Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.92-131

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001310811

pISSN: 2149-2360

Issues

Authors:

Soner Altıntaş

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 1, pp.92-131

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310811

pISSN:

2149-2360