How OER Can Help Overcome the Higher Education Equity Barrier - Matthew Lynch, Tech Edvocate

The cornerstone of the American dream is the ability to succeed in life regardless of one’s family of origin. And, for most people, that requires a college education. Unfortunately, recent research shows that the most reliable ticket to the middle class—a college degree—is rather difficult for students from low-income families to obtain. While this problem has many dimensions, open educational resources (known as OER) can help overcome the higher education equity burden. https://www.thetechedvocate.org/how-oer-can-help-overcome-the-higher-education-equity-barrier/