Description
Access to learning materials has been an issue within education that has had a profound impact on student outcomes and equality among students. New strategies for promoting more equal access to these materials began within institutions of higher learning and can be adapted at lower levels to facilitate equity within educational systems.
Open Educational Resources (OER) Pedagogy and Practices is a comprehensive research publication that explores open access to educational materials and its impact on educational cost, educational equity, and poverty. Featuring a range of topics such as instructional design, pedagogy, and gamification, this book is essential for teachers, curriculum developers, instructional designers, principals, school boards, educational professionals, academicians, professors, administrators, educational policymakers, researchers, and educational agencies.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Molly Zhou (Ed.)
Molly Zhou is a faculty member in the School of Education at Dalton State College. Her research interests are education, culture and diversity, assessment, technology and teacher preparation. She graduated from college with her Bachelor's degree in English and earned her Master's Degree in Educational Administration. Dr. Zhou earned her Ed.S.in curriculum studies and her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from University of West Florida. She has published articles on education, technology, assessment, and teaching and learning. She has co-authored two books on diversity and teacher preparation. She presents at local, regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Zhou loves nature. She enjoys walking, hiking, and swimming.