A Systematic Review of Open Educational Resources (OER) Research (2017–2025): Trends, Thematic Shifts, and Future Directions
| Translated title | Une revue systématique de la recherche sur les ressources éducatives libres (REL) (2017–2025) : tendances, évolutions thématiques et orientations futures |
| Published | 15 May 2026 |
| Journal | Revue internationale des technologies en pédagogie universitaire Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages 1-17 |
| Country | Malaysia, Asia |
ABSTRACT
This study presents a systematic literature review of research on open educational resources published between 2017 and 2025. Using the PRISMA guidelines, 18 studies were selected and a thematic analysis approach was used to identify research trends, thematic shifts, and future directions. Five themes emerged: open pedagogy and co-creation; integrated pedagogical strategies; empirical achievement and equity; behavioural and identity typologies; and barriers to adoption. The findings indicate a clear shift in OER research from access-oriented discussions towards pedagogically grounded and empirically informed studies. Directions for future research are proposed to support meaningful and sustainable OER implementation.ABSTRACT
Cette étude présente une revue systématique de la littérature sur la recherche relative aux ressources éducatives libres (REL) en éducation, publiée entre 2017 et 2025. Guidées par le cadre PRISMA, 18 études ont été sélectionnées et analysées à l’aide d’une analyse thématique afin d’identifier les tendances de recherche, les évolutions thématiques et les orientations futures. Cinq thèmes principaux ont émergé : la pédagogie ouverte et la co-création, les stratégies pédagogiques intégrées, les résultats empiriques et l’équité, les typologies comportementales et identitaires, ainsi que les obstacles à l’adoption. Les résultats indiquent une évolution nette de la recherche sur les REL, passant de discussions centrées sur l’accès à des études davantage ancrées pédagogiquement et fondées sur des données empiriques. Des orientations pour les recherches futures sont proposées afin de soutenir une mise en œuvre significative et durable des REL.| Keywords | open educational resources · OER · education · learning outcomes · future directions · systematic review |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 1708-7570 |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Rights | CC BY |
| DOI | 10.18162/ritpu-2026-v23n1-03 |
| URL | https://ritpu.ca/articles/view/590 |
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