David Wiley (educator)

David Wiley is an educator and advocate for open education, known for promoting freely accessible learning resources. He emphasizes the importance of sharing and remixing educational materials to improve access and collaboration worldwide. Wiley developed the concept of “Open Educational Resources” (OER), which are teaching and learning materials available at no cost and with permissions for adaptation. His work aims to make education more flexible, affordable, and participatory, encouraging institutions and individuals to adopt open practices that foster innovation and equitable learning opportunities.