Educational Leadership and Management

Training Course on Leading the Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER)

Introduction

The educational landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation driven by the increasing demand for equitable, cost-effective, and collaborative learning resources. Open Educational Resources (OER) provide educators and institutions with the opportunity to innovate pedagogical approaches, reduce student expenses, and expand global access to high-quality learning materials. Training Course on Leading the Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) empowers academic leaders, policymakers, and education professionals to lead the successful adoption and integration of OER into their institutions and communities.

With a focus on digital learning transformation, open access strategies, and inclusive education practices, this course offers a practical roadmap to overcome institutional, technical, and cultural barriers to OER adoption. Through real-world case studies, hands-on modules, and strategic implementation frameworks, participants will gain the leadership, advocacy, and digital competency skills necessary to drive sustainable and scalable change through OER.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Leading the Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER)

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand the core concepts and benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Explore the global impact and trends in OER adoption and open access education.
Develop strategies to advocate for OER policies within academic institutions.
Analyze legal and copyright frameworks, including Creative Commons licensing.
Identify and evaluate quality OER platforms and repositories.
Build institutional capacity for OER implementation through leadership.
Cultivate digital literacy and instructional design for OER creation.
Integrate OER into curriculum development and instructional delivery.
Design sustainability models for long-term OER initiatives.
Lead change management strategies for OER adoption.
Enhance faculty engagement and training in OER practices.
Address challenges related to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in OER.
Use data and impact metrics to measure the success of OER initiatives.

Target Audiences

University Deans and Academic Administrators
Education Policy Makers and Government Officials
Instructional Designers and Curriculum Developers
Librarians and Learning Resource Specialists
Faculty and Teaching Staff in Higher Education
NGO and Non-Profit Education Leaders
K-12 School Leaders and Digital Coordinators
EdTech Professionals and OER Platform Developers

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Open Educational Resources

Introduction to OER and Open Access
Key Benefits of OER in Education
The 5Rs of OER: Retain, Reuse, Revise, Remix, Redistribute
Overview of Global OER Initiatives
Barriers to OER Adoption
Case Study: UNESCO’s OER Recommendation Implementation

Module 2: Licensing and Copyright in OER

Introduction to Creative Commons Licensing
Differentiating Open vs Free Resources
Understanding Intellectual Property in OER
Legal Considerations in Reusing Content
Licensing Scenarios and Use Cases
Case Study: MIT OpenCourseWare Licensing Model

Module 3: Discovering and Evaluating OER Platforms

Leading OER Repositories and Libraries
Evaluation Criteria for Quality OER
Metadata and Accessibility Considerations
OER in Multiple Languages and Formats
Search Strategies for Effective Discovery
Case Study: MERLOT vs. OER Commons Comparison

Module 4: Instructional Design for OER Integration

Aligning OER with Learning Objectives
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Multimedia and Interactive OER Tools
Open Pedagogy in Action
Student-Centered Learning Approaches
Case Study: OER-Enabled Pedagogy at Tidewater Community College

Module 5: Institutional Strategy and Policy Development

OER Policy Frameworks for Institutions
Building an OER Task Force
Faculty Incentives and Recognition
Budgeting and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Institutional Readiness Assessment
Case Study: University of British Columbia OER Strategy

Module 6: Building Faculty Capacity and Engagement

Faculty Development Workshops
Addressing Common Misconceptions
Co-Creation of OER with Faculty and Students
Peer Review and Collaboration Models
Role of Academic Libraries in Support
Case Study: Faculty OER Champions at Maricopa Community Colleges

Module 7: Leading Organizational Change for OER Adoption

Leadership Models for Change
Stakeholder Mapping and Buy-In
Communicating the Value of OER
Change Management in Higher Education
Monitoring Adoption Phases
Case Study: SUNY System’s OER Transformation Plan

Module 8: Measuring Impact and Ensuring Sustainability

OER Metrics and Evaluation Tools
Tracking Student Success and Cost Savings
Reporting and Institutional Dashboards
Sustainability Models (Institutional vs. Collaborative)
Scaling OER Beyond Pilot Projects
Case Study: OpenStax Impact Report

Training Methodology

Interactive instructor-led sessions with digital presentations
Collaborative group projects and peer learning discussions
Hands-on experience using OER repositories and authoring tools
Guided workshops for policy and strategy development
Reflection journals and personalized action planning
Real-world case studies and implementation roadmaps

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

OER frameworks licensing integration into curriculum

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000