Open Solutions

Open Solutions

Open Solutions, comprising Open Educational Resources (OER), Open Access to scientific information (OA), Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Open Data, have been recognized to support the free flow of information and knowledge, thereby informing responses to global challenges. UNESCO supports Member States in the implementation of the 2019 Recommendation on Open Educational Resources and promote the mainstreaming of OER practices into policies and strategies. The UNESCO OER Dynamic Coalition, formed by experts from all stakeholders of this standard-setting instrument, also supports the implementation of the five areas of action of the 2019 Recommendation on OER. UNESCO also supports the strengthening of data governance mechanisms to promote availability and accessibility of open data. This will contribute to the advancement of open science, notably within the framework of the 2021 Recommendation on Open Science. UNESCO supports Member States by strengthening their national capacities for open access to scientific information for enhanced scientific research, innovation and domestic research as a common good. Digital public goods are essential in unlocking the full potential of digital technologies and data to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. 

 

Highlights

OER Dynamic Coalition
Celebrating software source code as digital heritage
Advocating for more OER-friendly copyright regulatory frameworks
UNESCO supports the launch a new version of the Global Open Access Portal (GOAP.info)

Our Challenges

Open Access to Scientific Information
Open Data
Open Educational Resources

Our Publications

Guidelines for open educational resources (OER) in higher education
UNESCO
COL
2015
0000213605
Policy guidelines for the development and promotion of open access
UNESCO
2012
0000215863
UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
UNESCO
2011
0000213475