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Wiley Partnership. Richard Baraniuk David Harris Rice University 29 August 2012. the goal. c reate a library of free, open -source learning resources that greatly expands access to high -quality learning opportunities s tudent d ebt s urpasses $1 trillion (NY Times)
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Wiley Partnership Richard Baraniuk David Harris Rice University 29 August 2012
the goal create a library of free, open-source learning resources that greatly expands access to high-quality learning opportunities • student debt surpasses $1 trillion (NY Times) • 7 out of 10 students forgo buying texts (PIRG) benefits: • improve college completion • improve student learning • positive disruption
challenges to education inefficient development not personalized concept silos poor access to high-quality materials ($)
digital open publishing platform • founded at Rice University in 19991200open textbooks/collections • 20,000educational Lego blocks • 40languages • >1 million users per monthfrom 190 countries • STEM content used 97 million times since 2007
OER 1.0informal instructor sharing focus on resources outside of faculty workflow fragmented by tech and IP lack of sustainable business models
OER 1.0informal instructor sharing outside of faculty workflow focus on resources fragmented by tech and IP lack of sustainable business models OER 2.0 turn-key course solutions focus on learning, quality unified, scalable platforms new business models
tech development • Connexions’ XML/HTML5 OER platform provides scalable, multi-format distribution channel • HTML, PDF, ePUB, mobile, print • By Fall 2012, books also available via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, iTunesU, …
proof of concept(phase 1) $4.15m in venture philanthropy 5 open college textbooks to reach 10% market penetrationwill save 843,750 students $83.24m through 2017 (20x ROI)
proof of concept(phase 1) turn-key course solution textbook, mobile apps, ancillaries, homework system, analytics, … high quality focus on learning written by professionals peer review and classroom testing sustaining ecosystemsupport project long-term
concept proved on-budget • 2 books published on June; 3 to follow in early 2013 high quality • content professionally developed and peer reviewed • editorial boards with 21 luminaries, including 2 Nobel laureates, 2 former NSF Directors high impact and efficiency • positive media reaction • 68 adoptions to date • $1 million+ saved so far • College Physics has already paid back its $500k investment growing ecosystem • 10 for-profit and non-profit partners
concept proved on-budget • 2 books published on June; 3 to follow in early 2013 high quality • content professionally developed and peer reviewed • editorial boards with 21 luminaries, including 2 Nobel laureates, 2 former NSF Directors high impact and efficiency • positive media reaction • 68 adoptions to date • $1 million+ saved so far • College Physics has already paid back its $500k investment growing ecosystem • 10 for-profit and non-profit partners
editorial board • Rita Colwell (Chair) • Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University • Former Director of NSF • Former President of AAAS • National Academy of Science • Kathleen Matthews • Stewart Memorial Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Rice University • Former Dean of Natural Science at Rice University
Posting begins 9/14 • 47 chapters, comprehensive • thematic treatment of evolution • pedagogically consistent art program Posting begins 10/31 • 21 chapters • applied, relevant, and newsworthy for the audience • pedagogically consistent art program
biology development Goal: set a new, high-quality standard for OER art
nonmajors biology development questions direct learning with all art
emerging OER 2.0 ecosystem Discipline Communities Academic Community Publisher Subscription Services Learning Outcome Development Standards Technology Service Provider OER Marketplace Legislative/ Community OER Producer Students
why OSC and Wiley? • benefits to students • new category of high-quality OER offerings • low-cost textbook • unique interactive experience with WileyPlus • benefits to Wiley • leadership position in growing OER sector for higher education • pricing model reaches all students • rapid presence in the large biology market • benefits to OER/OSC • market awareness for these high quality resources • even higher-quality product • small mission support fee for sustainability