http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:19 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:19 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=342835 The networked environment seems to have successfully released enormous creative energy in domains ranging from software design to encyclopedia writing. It has come, in many cases, to compete with and outperform traditional proprietary, market-based production. The question we face is whether the basic economics and organizational strategy that have proved so successful in other areas are equally applicable to learning objects and other educational resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=342833 The purpose of this introduction is to provide a definition of OER and information about benefits of using open educational resources (OER) and instruction to plan the (re-)use and creation of open educational resources in your daily work. We provide also an overview about terms and our tutorials and collections. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=343096 This guide outlines a process for developing publications for people with limited-literacy skills. The process was derived from communications, health education, and literacy research and practice. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=370516 Showcases the exciting ways that scientists are using the power of computers to expand our knowledge of biology and medicine. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=343150 Manual for how to publish medical textbooks if you are a doctor http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=342838 Educational philosophy and practice in the United States http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=370514 Biology is a complete educational tool for the high school student. The book will be introduced in two phases, covering 10 units. Each unit has 2 - 6 chapters, and each chapter has 2 - 4 lessons. Together the 10 units of CK12 Biology have 40 chapters and over 120 lessons. These lessons, written by renowned experts in high school biological science education, are designed to address both state and national standards. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=255613 A self-paced and introductory tutorial about use of open educational resources as alternatives to textbooks for college teachers. Visitors are invited to actively participate by posting Activity Reflection entries to the course Discussion area. This tutorial has 9 Lessons organized into 3 Units: Background, OER Sources, and OER Use.  Topics covered include:OER Introduction OER Open Courseware OER Fair Use, Copyright, and TEACH Act OER Identifying Sources OER Discipline-Specific Sources OER Public Domain Textbook Sources OER Use of Primary Sources OER Development OER Delivery, Storage, and Organization