Open Education Research Agenda Survey

The goal of this survey is to gather input from open education stakeholders on key research needs, underexplored topics, and gaps in the current knowledge base related to open education and open educational resources (OER). Your responses will help inform the development of a national research agenda to guide future inquiry, policy, and investment in this field. You were invited to participate because of your experience with or involvement in open education.

This survey is being conducted by Ambroso Research and Evaluation Consulting (AREC) on behalf of the National Consortium for Open Educational Resources (NCOER). NCOER is a national initiative working to strengthen collaboration, policy, and practice in the open education ecosystem across the United States.

The risks or discomforts involved in participating in this study are no greater than those involved in daily activities and are considered minimal. There is no compensation and there are no costs except for your time. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

All responses will be kept confidential. Survey data will be collected and stored securely by AREC. Individual responses will not be shared with NCOER or any other organization. Data will be aggregated and analyzed across respondents, and no personally identifiable information will be reported. Your input is important and will contribute directly to a field-informed research agenda that aims to improve equity, impact, and innovation in open education.

A few things that you should know about your rights in this study:
  • Your participation in this study is voluntary. You do not have to be in this study if you don't want to be.
  • You have the right to change your mind and leave the survey at any time without giving any reason and without penalty.
  • You do not waive any of your legal rights by consenting to this study.

If you have any questions about the evaluation, please contact Eric Ambroso, Director of Research and Evaluation at AREC, at eric@ambrosoconsulting.ca. If you have any questions about your rights as a participant, you may contact Sarah Torres Lugo, SHEPC IRB Chair, (303) 497-0330, email: sarah@nchems.org.

By continuing, you indicate that you understand the purpose of the survey and consent to participate.

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