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Brown, Nancy Patel  \nBrianna Wright-King and Kristin Tippin  \nFort Hays State University  \nABSTRACT  \nOpen Educational Resources (OER) are emerging as a trend in higher education to not only alleviate the stress associated with the high cost of textbooks, but also enhance the overall learning experience for students entering a competitive global marketplace. Within the discipline of management, human resources, and other business domains, adopting professional association memberships as OERs can be useful in developing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed not only in the classroom, but also in the workplace.  \nKeywords: Society for Human Resource Management, Open Educational Resources, Human Resource Management Teaching Strategies  \nINTRODUCTION  \nDue to the extensive capabilities of computers, smartphones, online programs, and countless other technological tools, the structure of teaching in universities has changed significantly. Progressing with time and advancements in many industries, formal educational institutions were established to provide the basic knowledge and skills required for careers in various professions. In early years, knowledge was passed on via word of mouth or by practical hands on teaching; however, with the explosion of the technology era, today’s university classrooms and courses have transformed to flipped classrooms going beyond the standard textbook and lecture format. The economic pressures impacting higher education funding and our citizen’s employability in a global marketplace have forced the academy to examine instructional techniques that not only increase the quality of education and workforce readiness for our students, but also are affordable to the university and the student. One means to alleviate costs for students is the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs) versus the use of standard textbooks. OERs are defined by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation as,“Teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under an intellectual property license that permits their free use or re-purposing by others. Open educational resources include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge,”(Atkins, Brown, & Hammond, 2007, p. 4) .  \nWith ample information available on the Internet for free, it would be useful to utilize online educational resources to alleviate the stress associated with the high cost of textbooks. OERs are available for many disciplines such as general education courses, education, information technology, mechanical engineering, and many more. Similarly, within the discipline of human resources (HR) and other business domains, professional associations as OERs can be a useful tool for working professionals as well as for students pursuing a career in the field.  \nThis paper discusses the use of a professional association membership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as an OER in three undergraduate and graduate HR courses in a Fort Hays State University (FHSU) . After discussing OERs and the benefits of utilizing SHRM in the classroom, the methods and findings from the study surveying students and their utilization of SHRM as an OER in human resource management course will also be discussed. Limitations, lessons learned, and opportunities for practical application in human resource management education will also be addressed.  \nOPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES  \nThe cost of books and materials is rising drastically, and this affects how people perceive the affordability of college—these price escalations have become one of the prime reasons students drop out of college or simply don’t attend in the first place. This raises the question of,“Where can cost","cbCaipSUq0eAdjT0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipSUq0eAdjT0","pdf",69866,12,"English","# Introduction\n# Open Educational Resources\n# SHRM as an OER\n# Study in HR Courses\n# Limitations, Lessons Learned, and Practical Opportunities","[{\"question\":\"What problem do Open Educational Resources (OERs) help address in higher education?\",\"answer\":\"OERs help reduce the stress and barriers created by the rising cost of textbooks and course materials, improving affordability and access for students.\"},{\"question\":\"How can professional association memberships function as OERs in HR education?\",\"answer\":\"Professional association memberships can provide learning resources that support skill and knowledge development, benefiting students in coursework and helping prepare them for the workplace.\"},{\"question\":\"What framework and study context does the paper describe for using SHRM as an OER?\",\"answer\":\"The paper discusses using SHRM membership as an OER across three undergraduate and graduate HR courses, including methods and findings from surveying students about their utilization.\"}]","SHRM Membership as an Open Educational Resource - Enhancing Student Learning through Professional Association Memberships | PDF"]