Advancing Global Education Through Open Educational Resources for SDG 4

Huzooree, Geshwaree and Yadav, Mohit (2025) Advancing Global Education Through Open Educational Resources for SDG 4. In: Open Access as a Knowledge Platform for Implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Open Access and Sustainable Development Goals. Springer Nature, pp. 91-115. ISBN 9783031996054 (In Press)

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Abstract

Open Educational Resources (OER) have the potential to significantly contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by expanding access to education and promoting global educational equity. This chapter, which draws on a review of primary and secondary literature, examines how OER initiatives support marginalized communities and regions with limited infrastructure by providing open access to high-quality educational materials. These initiatives foster inclusive, learner centered education and facilitate lifelong learning, making education more adaptable and accessible across diverse contexts. The chapter also explores the sustainability of OER, addressing key factors such as user-created content, quality assurance processes, cost-effectiveness, and the role of open licensing in maintaining the relevance and accessibility of resources. Given the challenges surrounding the widespread adoption of OER, this chapter examines key issues such as disparities in digital access, concerns about resource quality, and the need for effective instructional approaches. It also proposes strategies for addressing learners’ individual needs and highlights the critical importance of designing rigorous assessments to accurately measure the impact of OER.

Item Type: Book Section
Keywords: Open educational resources | Sustainable development goal 4 | Global education | Educational equity | Lifelong learning
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Education
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2025 20:30
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2025 11:02
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99605-4_5
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10343

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