Authors:

Archita Mohapatra, Sudarshan Mishra

Abstract:

The present study explored the motivation of higher education teachers of Odisha to use and adapt OERs. The study also investigated the enabling factors motivating the teachers of higher education to use OERs. Ex-post facto method has been employed by the investigator. Sixty teachers were selected as sample from four different higher educational institutions of Cuttack and Khordha district of Odisha by adapting stratified random sampling method. Data were collected through a Questionnaire for teachers. The finding of the study revealed that motivation related to social/ altruistic, learning, access, cost and time, collaboration, individual benefit, OER technology and knowledge and usage have significant contribution towards use and adapt OERs. Teachers’ use of OERs is largely influenced and motivated by intrinsic values. 

Keywords:

Motivation, Use and Adapt OERs, teachers of higher education

Vol & Issue:

VOL.13, ISSUE No.4, December 2021