Richard Baraniuk David HarrisRice University

29 August 2012

Wiley Partnership

the goal

create a library of free, open-source learning resources that greatly expands access to high-quality learning opportunities

– student debt surpasses $1 trillion (NY Times)– 7 out of 10 students forgo buying texts (PIRG)

benefits:– improve college completion– improve student learning– positive disruption

challenges to education

poor access to high-quality materials ($)

concept silos

inefficient development

not personalized

open standards for networks of knowledge

digital open publishing platformfounded at Rice University in 1999

1200 open textbooks/collections20,000 educational Lego blocks40 languages

>1 million users per monthfrom 190 countries

STEM content used 97 million times since 2007

crossing the OER chasm

crossing the OER chasm

OER 1.0 informal instructor sharing

focus on resourcesoutside of faculty workflowfragmented by tech and IPlack of sustainable business

models

crossing the OER chasm

OER 1.0 informal instructor sharing

outside of faculty workflowfocus on resourcesfragmented by tech and IPlack of sustainable business

models

OER 2.0 turn-key course solutions

focus on learning, qualityunified, scalable platformsnew business models

tech development• Connexions’ XML/HTML5 OER platform

provides scalable, multi-format distribution channel– HTML, PDF, ePUB, mobile, print

• By Fall 2012, books also available via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, iTunesU, …

proof of concept(phase 1)

$4.15m in venture philanthropy

5 open college textbooksto reach 10% market penetration

will save 843,750 students$83.24m through 2017 (20x ROI)

turn-key course solution textbook, mobile apps, ancillaries, homework system, analytics, …

high qualityfocus on learningwritten by professionalspeer review and classroom testing

sustaining ecosystemsupport project long-term

proof of concept(phase 1)

concept proved

on-budget– 2 books published on June; 3 to follow in early 2013

high quality– content professionally developed and peer reviewed– editorial boards with 21 luminaries, including

2 Nobel laureates, 2 former NSF Directors

high impact and efficiency– positive media reaction– 68 adoptions to date – $1 million+ saved so far– College Physics has already paid back its $500k investment

growing ecosystem– 10 for-profit and non-profit partners

rapid adoption model

concept proved

on-budget– 2 books published on June; 3 to follow in early 2013

high quality– content professionally developed and peer reviewed– editorial boards with 21 luminaries, including

2 Nobel laureates, 2 former NSF Directors

high impact and efficiency– positive media reaction– 68 adoptions to date – $1 million+ saved so far– College Physics has already paid back its $500k investment

growing ecosystem– 10 for-profit and non-profit partners

editorial board

• Rita Colwell (Chair)– Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland

and Johns Hopkins University– Former Director of NSF– Former President of AAAS– National Academy of Science

• Kathleen Matthews– Stewart Memorial Professor of Biochemistry

and Cell Biology, Rice University– Former Dean of Natural Science at Rice University

Posting begins 9/14• 47 chapters, comprehensive• thematic treatment of evolution• pedagogically consistent art program

Posting begins 10/31• 21 chapters• applied, relevant, and newsworthy for the audience• pedagogically consistent art program

Goal:

set a new, high-quality standard for OER art

biology development

questions direct learning with all art

nonmajors biology development

ecosystem @ work

emerging OER 2.0 ecosystem

Publisher Subscription

Services

Discipline Communities

Technology Service

Provider

OER Producer

Legislative/Community

Academic Community

Students

Learning OutcomeDevelopment Standards

OER Marketplace

partners drive scaling and sustainability

why OSC and Wiley?

benefits to students• new category of high-quality OER offerings• low-cost textbook • unique interactive experience with WileyPlus

benefits to Wiley• leadership position in growing OER sector

for higher education• pricing model reaches all students• rapid presence in the large biology market

benefits to OER/OSC• market awareness for these high quality resources• even higher-quality product• small mission support fee for sustainability