[Oer-community] Introduction to the discussion

[[BKK] Dr. Bassem Khafagy]

Dear all,

I think that the comments of Chris Yapp are very important to reflect upon
them.  To me, OER is not only valuable to universities or educational
institutions.  It is also valuable to corporate world, continuing education,
and life-long knowledge acquisition for all.

If we are to expand on the thinking of Paul, and try to be creative in
developing a model where OER is supported/maintained by a process where
benefiting the society is more important than simply generating fund,
growing bigger and bigger, or getting the best possible financial ROI .. if
we are to think more in this direction, we may be able to see the
macro-level view of things, before we get buried in the details of the
micro-level thoughts.  Both are important of course, but to me, such a
gathering of minds ought to focus more on the big picture.

Just a thought.

Best,

Bassem

*Dr. Bassem Khafagy*
CEO, E-L-M-E, Inc.
P.O. Box 9587
Nasr City, Cairo - Egypt
b.khafagy at e-l-m-e.com
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