A Study of Open Education Resource Usage Among LIS Students in Kerala Higher Education Institutions
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2025-12-02
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INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
Abstract
Open Educational Resources (OER) represent a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the
accessibility of educational materials for all interested learners. The study investigates the
awareness, usage patterns, perceived benefits, and barriers to OER adoption among Library
and Information Science (LIS) students across various colleges in Kerala. Data were collected
from 101 respondents (39.61%) out of a sample of 255 students, selected through simple
random sampling from nine colleges. The findings indicate that the majority of LIS students
are aware of OER and utilize them effectively. Key benefits identified include cost-effective
learning and improved accessibility, while notable challenges encompass concerns regarding
the quality of resources and technical difficulties. The study highlights the need for institutions
to actively promote OER through targeted training and increased participation, particularly
in the context of open courses. Regular evaluation and the organization of OER-focused
congresses are recommended to ensure resource quality, and further democratize knowledge
dissemination
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14th International CALIBER 2025, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, November 17-19, 2025
Keywords
Accessibility, Evaluation, Open Courses, Open Educational Resources, Targeted Training