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From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the [[OERu/Planning/2014_Course_nominations|2014 call for nominations]]). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be divided into micro-courses. The OERu promotes the principles of open [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_organisation self-organisation] but may publish guidelines and requests for submissions in areas of study or levels of study to fill gaps in the emerging programme of study. | From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the [[OERu/Planning/2014_Course_nominations|2014 call for nominations]]). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be divided into micro-courses. The OERu promotes the principles of open [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_organisation self-organisation] but may publish guidelines and requests for submissions in areas of study or levels of study to fill gaps in the emerging programme of study. | ||
| − | For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate a course nomination process. You may choose any course or subject area for the associated learning challenges. | + | For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate a course nomination and selection process. You may choose any course or subject area for the associated learning challenges. |
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Workflow
This course simulates the OERu open design and development approach. The OERu approach draws on the open source principle of release early, release often. The idea is to break down the design process into incremental steps, which are executed transparently rather than producing a comprehensive design specification behind closed doors. Early and frequent releases of key steps in the process creates a tight feedback loop among course designers, developers, prospective learners and OERu partner institutions. The open development model aims to maximise future reuse and remix by encouraging inputs during the design phase to avoid duplication of effort to tweak courses for reuse in different contexts. In addition, open development of the course outcomes enables partner institutions who may wish to offer assessment services for formal academic credit to initiate local approval processes ahead of the course development schedule.
The learning challenges in this course replicate the key milestones in the life cycle of an OER course. Figure 1 below depicts the actions, decisions and key milestones associated with the OERu design and development process. As an open process, these activities and milestones may not always follow a linear sequence. The open planning documentation is a living document which the OERu maintains in an open wiki. As a development matures and more information comes to light, it is a simple process to update earlier drafts of the design documents.
The design and development process
Open selection of courses
From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the 2014 call for nominations). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be divided into micro-courses. The OERu promotes the principles of open self-organisation but may publish guidelines and requests for submissions in areas of study or levels of study to fill gaps in the emerging programme of study.
For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate a course nomination and selection process. You may choose any course or subject area for the associated learning challenges.
