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On behalf of SURF, Dialogic conducted an impact assessment of the Stimuleringsregeling Open en Online Onderwijs (Stimulus Scheme for Open and Online Education). This scheme, implemented by SURF since 2015 for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, aims to encourage higher education institutions to develop methods, materials, and tools for open and online education. In the theme edition published by SURF 'Hergebruik van open leermaterialen', our researcher Max Kemman was interviewed about the results of this impact assessment in the article 'Vakcommunity’s stimuleren hergebruik leermaterialen'.
The impact assessment revealed that tools developed within the Online Education pillar are integrated within the institution, whereas materials from the Open Educational Resources pillar are often too subject-specific to be used outside the programme. Conversely, it was found that results from the Open Educational Resources sector are more often reused outside the institution, but rarely within the institution. This is because the materials are often subject-specific, making them appealing to similar courses at other institutions.
Concerns still exist regarding the sustainability of open educational resources due to the quality, scope, and copyright issues of materials. The sustainability of projects within the Open Educational Resources pillar primarily relies on subject-specific communities, collaborative networks where open educational resources are developed. These communities lead not only to increased sharing of materials but also to more exchange of knowledge and experiences. The impact of the Stimuleringsregeling is evident not only in the development of concrete tools and materials but also in the increased awareness among participants of the potential for innovative applications and partnerships.
Interested in learning more about this research or about digitisation in higher education? Please contact Max Kemman.