Section Guidelines

Articles

JOERHE welcomes quantitative and qualitative research articles and discussion pieces concerning Open Educational Resources in Higher Education. Authors are encouraged to discuss the practical applications of their knowledge and findings, propose best practices, discuss theoretical models and frameworks, and to describe their programmatic and practical experiences.

Submission Guidelines

Main text file

The main text file should be in Word format and include:

  • Abstract (no more than 250 words)
  • Keywords (up to five)
  • Main body (3,000–6,000 words, excluding references)
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review
    • Design/Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgements
    • Conflict of Interest Statement
    • References

    Reference Style

    This journal uses American Psychological Association (APA) reference style.

    Figures and Supporting Information

    Up to four (4) figures, tables, graphs, diagrams, supporting information, and appendices may be supplied and should be embedded in the main body of the text. Additional items can be uploaded as supplementary electronic files e.g. survey instruments, data, etc.

    Data and Supplementary Information (optional)

    Any Datasets or Supplementary Information should be submitted as a separate file. The file should be clearly named and all information accompanied by legends or captions.

    Download Article Template

    Columns

    Two columns will be chosen per JOERHE publication. They should be submitted as other articles in the current CFP to the "Columns" section unless previously agreed upon by the Columns Editor. Columns are meant for a general audience so avoid technical language unless necessary. If technical language needs to be used, be sure to thoroughly explain. The focus should be educational but not a presentation of original research or a case study.

    Submission Guidelines

    • Columns should be between 2000–3000 words
    • No abstract required–leave field blank
    • Include title and 5–6 keywords
    • It is encouraged to have the column divided into sections with subheadings
    • Hyperlinks are encouraged for online sources. Make sure all hyperlinks are active and usable before submission.
    • Though intended for a general audience, this is still a scholarly piece, thus references are encouraged.
    • Illustrations, graphs, and tables should be used sparingly and should adhere to APA formatting

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    Innovative Practices

    The Innovative Practices section consists of short-form, practical, applicable, case-study type articles that are not research-based and provide a description of a practice, innovation, or program that is replicable and/or useful for individuals in higher education who are engaged in Open Pedagogy, Open Data, and/or Open Educational Resources. The addition of tables, toolkits, checklists, and other practical aids are encouraged.

    Innovative Practice submissions should be 3,000–4,000 words excluding references and appendices. Innovative Practices undergo one round of open peer review as well as a review by the Section Editor.

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    Reviews

    JOERHE welcomes proposals for OER content reviews. OER content eligible for review include textbooks and ancillary materials, activities, lesson plans, modules, and simulations at the post-secondary level. Proposals should be submitted as other articles in the current CFP to the "Reviews" section unless previously agreed upon by the Reviews Editor. The Reviews Editor will select the OER review proposal and invite a full review submission. Up to 5 review submissions will be chosen per JOERHE publication.

    OER eligible for review must be:

    • Published in an Institutional or OER Repository
    • Have a persistent URL
    • Have an open license, such as a Creative Commons license

    Proposal Submission Guidelines

    Include a brief narrative of 100 words or fewer addressing the following:

    • A link to the OER content
    • Your experience with OER and/or OER reviews
    • Why the OER merits review

      If your proposal is accepted, you will work with the Reviews Editor to produce the following:

      • Review Narrative
      • Review Rubric

      Review Narrative

      The OER review narrative may be submitted in one of three ways:

      • Word file, no longer than 1,500 words in APA format
      • An MP4 file, screencast showing the material with an accompanying audio narrative, no longer than 10 minutes
      • An MP3 file, audio narrative, no longer than 10 minutes

      Review Rubric

      Include in the rubric file:

      • Title of OER material
      • Author(s) of content
      • URL to OER content

      Download OER Review Rubric Template