Creating a map for OER initiatives in Latin America
| Published | 2014 |
| Conference | LACLO 2014 |
| Country | Brazil, Colombia, South America |
ABSTRACT
In this article we discuss the creation of a federated mapping system focused on OER for basic education in Latin America. We present the rationale and implications of the project, software development, and focus on detailing the creation of a metadata scheme used to categorize OER-related initiatives.| Keywords | mapping · metadata · OER · open data · REA |
| Published at | Manizales |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 1982 - 1611 |
| Refereed | Yes |
| URL | http://laclo.org/papers/index.php/laclo/article/download/286/268 |
| Export options | BibTex · EndNote · Tagged XML · Google Scholar |
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