"I highly recommend this book for faculty, academic advisors and all higher educational professionals. Although the content is geared more closely to faculty and instructors, all university personnel should be aware of new, potentially significant mechanisms to impact student achievement. With clear descriptions and instructions for finding quality resources, the author has provided an abundance of information and tools for practitioners to apply across multiple disciplines." — NACADA Journal Issue 34 (2)

 

Choice Reviews - 2014 July
... this resource by Shank (Penn State Berks) is a trove of material for educators who wish to learn more about open educational resources (OERs) and how they fit into the pedagogical landscape. The book partly serves as a directory for finding the best open access repositories, digital library resources, and multimedia materials for teaching and learning. It also guides readers in evaluating and integrating OERs into curricula... Shank's new book, on the other hand, provides very helpful guidance on finding and evaluating ready-made ILMs and learning objects via the web. Summing Up: Essential. — S. A. Ariew University of South Florida Copyright 2014 American Library Association.

 

Interactive Open Educational Resources is a welcome resource for any educator needing guidance as to how best to employ interactive learning materials (ILMs) in their classroom. The author’s style throughout is that of an encourager. He wants instructors to understand that ILMs are something more than using an online book or PowerPoint presentation. He claims that ILMs have the potential to address “significant modern-day learning challenges such as student preparedness, student 
engagement, and attentiveness”. [This is a] ...cutting-edge book that provides transformative approaches to education. It is also a valuable resource guide... — Wabash Center for Teaching & Learing

 

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