Based at Babson College, the Babson Survey Research Group conducts regional, national and international research projects, including survey design, data integrity, and statistical analyses. One of their most recent papers deals with the realm of open education resources in U.S. higher education and was authored by I. Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman, both of the Babson Survey Research Group. The 29-page report contains an executive summary and short thematic sections that include "Awareness of Open Educational Resources" and "Saving Time and Money." As part of their work, the two surveyed chief academic officers to gauge their knowledge and understanding of these vast resources. Wisely, the report also looks at the respective "gatekeepers" at different educational institutions, along with casting a critical eye on potential barriers and the viewpoint of faculty members. Finally, the report also includes a survey methodology for those interested in how the paper was researched.
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