Diagnosis of the development of the competence to reuse open educational resources in university teaching

Abstract

The ability to reuse open educational resources is considered key to the ethical, contextual, and collaborative integration of these materials into the teaching and learning process. It aligns with the contemporary challenges of Cuban Higher Education, marked by the digitization of knowledge and the promotion of open education. This article aims to diagnose the development of digital teaching competence and the ability to reuse open educational resources among university professors at the University of Camagüey. To this end, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between January and December 2023. The study's dimensions and indicators were defined through an epistemic analysis of the research topic, which allowed for the delimitation of its essential components and internal relationships. Theoretical methods such as analysis and synthesis were used to understand the structure and characteristics of the phenomenon, while inductive and deductive methods were employed to generalize and validate the conceptual foundations of the topic. Empirical methods included surveys and document review. It was concluded that there are weaknesses in the mastery of digital tools, the ethical use of open licenses and the pedagogical integration of open educational resources, although strengths such as interest in training and a positive attitude towards innovation are highlighted, which allow for the projection of a contextualized pedagogical strategy for the development of this competence within the framework of Cuban Higher Education.