Requirements and standard for resources

Major issue to be taken into consideration for open learning recognition are requirements and standards for OER/OCW modules and their provision. The following subchapter addresses content creation, characteristics of repositories, legal issues and standards for open education resources, as well as tackles quality processes and criteria for evaluating OER modules. The area was investigated primarily to understand the nature of an ‘open educational resource’ and of ‘open courseware’, and how these terms apply to the scope of the project.