IMPACT OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN OPEN KNOWLEDGE ERA: A STUDY AMONG THE STUDENTS OF INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JODHPUR
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https://doi.org/10.47413/vidya.v3i1.387Keywords:
Open Educational Resources, Awareness, Impact of OER, Higher Education, Students of IIT JodhpurAbstract
The concept of "Open Educational Resources (OER)" is gaining eminence in the field of education on a global scale. The exponential growth of technology in the contemporary era has resulted in an unprecedented need for instant accessibility of information and services. Consequently, to investigate the effects of open educational resources on students in higher education institutions, a survey was conducted by the authors. The findings from the survey indicate that there exists a relatively low to moderate level of awareness regarding Open Educational Resources (OER) among students enrolled in higher education institutions in India. Besides, it was observed that the utilisation of OERs in higher education has a positive influence, suggesting the necessity to enhance awareness among students. By doing so, students can effectively utilise these resources to improve their academic performance.
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