Quality criteria

Just to recollect some ideas: António Moreira Teixeira (Teixeira, 2014, slide 14) refers to quality criteria articulating the concept among different «generations».

• 1st Generation – Open Course Ware Free access to materials produced by high-profile education institutions in order to support face-to-face teaching
• Quality criterion: content reputability and technological access - Focus in early days was on the scientific value of the materials and the their technological accessibility.
• 2nd Generation – Open Content Resources Free access to materials produced by single or network education institutions or editors in order to support autonomous independent learning in the context of open learning, distance learning or e-learning
• Quality criterion: learning design and student support - Focus shifts to the pedagogical value of the materials and how they are prepared to allow for significant learning experiences.
• 3rd Generation – User Generated Content Free access by expert individuals or organizations to materials produced for independent learning for use and redesign

• Quality criterion: assessment and collaboration - Focus is now on assuring validation of learning experiences and how they generate massive interaction.