OERu/OERu 15.10 Meeting/Group 1 Open business model review

Social entrepreneurs group

Key points

Breakout group is tasked to review the aggregated OERu partner business model canvas and discuss the questions below and record answers in the wiki for the plenary feedback session.

What are your thoughts on the aggregated OERu open business model?

• Social good and revenue generation are not mutually exclusive
• Monetising assessment and additional services
• Recognising international credit transfer and charging fees for topping up completion
• Diversify portfolio
• Target implementation of institutional strategic goals in open education
• Is there an "aggregated" OERu model, open group model?
• Long tail?
• Missing risk management
• Network benefit

Any improvements or suggested refinements to the aggregated model?

• Add points here

What are the implications of the aggregated open business model for individual partners?

• Add points here

Any recommendations that should be tabled for the CEO's meeting regarding the business model?

• Should the OERF consider revenue sharing?