Referred to by Bahamians in the past as “the Out islands,” these include the Abacos, Acklins and Crooked Islands, Andros, the Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, the Exumas, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, and San Salvador.
Published in Chapter:
Open Educational Resources Potential at The University of the Bahamas
Christina Ramirez Smith (The University of the Bahamas, Bahamas)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1200-5.ch001
Abstract
This chapter explores the potential for implementation of OER at the University of The Bahamas (UB). Several questions guide the chapter's review: (1) How are OERs currently utilised in the Caribbean region? (2) What challenges must be overcome in order for UB to address concerns of the Bahamian government, academic faculty/staff, students, and future accreditation standards necessary for development and recognition in the region and internationally as a credentialed institution? (3) What are the benefits for a newly minted university to implement OER within the context of national development? The chapter concludes with recommendations for UB to consider as it transitions to providing a world class education for the citizens of The Bahamas.