Assessing the Visibility and Accessibility of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Malaysian Higher Education A Web-Based Evaluation of Quality, Content and Infrastructure Section Articles

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Nurul Diana Jasni
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
A. Noorhidawati
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
M.K. Yanti Idaya Aspura
Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract

Open educational resources (OER) facilitated by information and communication technologies offer a transformative platform to enhance teaching and learning processes. OER has become an essential tool in education, enabling communities of users to consult, adapt, and utilize resources for non-commercial purposes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Educational Resources (OER) assumed a pivotal role in supporting the development and dissemination of both newly created and adapted teaching and learning materials. One of the key advantages for educators and academics lies in the flexibility to select and tailor resources that align with diverse instructional requirements. This study investigates the current landscape of OER initiatives in Malaysian higher education through a comparative web-based analysis of 36 leading universities listed in the QS Asia University Rankings. The research identifies patterns using an OER evaluation checklist, which includes criteria such as platform hosting, accessibility, search interface, resource guides, subject alignment, repositories, copyright practices, licensing, and metadata standards. The findings offer valuable insights for educators, institutions, and policymakers to enhance OER integration, support sustainability, and promote broader adoption of open education. In addition, the results underscore the need for coordinated efforts to strengthen OER initiatives within higher education institutions and to provide a benchmark for national and institutional progress.

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Jasni, N. D., Noorhidawati, A., & Yanti Idaya Aspura, M. (2026). Assessing the Visibility and Accessibility of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Malaysian Higher Education: A Web-Based Evaluation of Quality, Content and Infrastructure. Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries, 27, 1–27. Retrieved from https://pjiml.pu.edu.pk/jo/index.php/pjiml/article/view/18

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