How can OER enhance the position of less used languages on a global scale?
Jun 23, 2014 1716 views 
ICDE and the LangOER network in partnership with the OCWC are organizing a workshop to be held as an open session 13:30 – 15:00 on Friday, 25 April: How can OER enhance the position of less used languages on a global scale? The event will deliver input to the assessment of the situation for open educational resource around the globe with particular reference to less used languages . The session will focus on: · What is the situation when it comes to OER and less used languages? · What issues arise from that situation – and how could they be met? · How can OER enhance the position of less used languages on a global scale? · What policies are favourable to the uptake of quality OER and quality open educational practices in less used language communities? The workshop will provide input to a working policy paper on OER and challenges and opportunities for less used languages in a global, European, Nordic and national perspective.