Peer reviewing of OER in a contested domain – an activity theoretical analysis
Algers, Anne and Ljung, Magnus

Published2015
JournalJournal of Interactive Online Learning
Volume 13, Issue 4, Pages 21-38

ABSTRACT
Globally, we experience numerous initiatives to increase the adoption of open educational resources (OER), but quality concerns challenge the adoption. In this study we present an analysis of the peer review process of an OER. The OER under review is produced by the European Commission (EU). It has the goal to teach children about farm animal welfare. Following discussions with the EU about its quality, a panel review was conducted. The group of peers used a quality evaluation tool for initial individual assessment, which was then discussed in four consecutive meetings. Video recordings from the meetings and the final report constitute the research data. Cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) was used as the analytical framework. The results indicated that the main areas of negotiations were the content quality of the OER and the adoption of the OER in teaching practices. The examination of these concerns using CHAT indicated that the peer review process neither leads to accuracy

Keywords European Commission · peer review (professional performance) · research management

ISSN1541-4914
RightsCopyright © 2018 Journal of Interactive Online Learning. All Rights Reserved.
URLhttp://www.ncolr.org/issues/jiol/v13/n4/2
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