An OER architecture framework: Need and design

Authors

  • Pankaj Khanna Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, India
  • P C Basak Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v14i1.1355

Keywords:

Open Educational Resources (OER), Distance Education System (DES), Distance Education Institutes (DEIs), Open and Distance Learning (ODL), Tech. Enhanced Learning (TEL), Information Management.

Abstract

This paper describes an open educational resources (OER) architecture framework that would bring significant improvements in a well-structured and systematic way to the educational practices of distance education institutions of India. The OER architecture framework is articulated with six dimensions: pedagogical, technological, managerial, academic, financial, and ethical. These dimensions are structured with the component areas of relevance: IT infrastructure services, management support systems, open content development and maintenance, online teaching-learning, and learner assessment and evaluation of the OER architecture framework. An OER knowledge and information base, including a web portal, is proposed in the form of a series of knowledge repositories. This system would not only streamline the delivery of distance education but also would enhance the quality of distance learning through the development of high quality e-content, instructional processes, course/programme content development, IT infrastructure, and network systems. Thus the proposed OER architecture framework when implemented in the distance education system (DES) of India would improve the quality of distance education and also increase its accessibility in a well-organised and structured way.

Author Biographies

Pankaj Khanna, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, India

Deputy Director, Planning and Development Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, India.

P C Basak, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, India

Prof. P.C.Basak, (Ph.D IIT-Madras)Professor of ManagementIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)Maidangarhi, New Delhi 110068, IndiaEmail: pcbasak@ignou.ac.inTel: +91-11-29534905

Published

2013-01-18

How to Cite

Khanna, P., & Basak, P. C. (2013). An OER architecture framework: Need and design. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 14(1), 65–83. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v14i1.1355

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Section

Research Articles