In 2017 Paul Stacey and Sarah Hinchliff Pearson co-authored “Made with Creative Commons.” They introduced the open education world to the concept of open business models and shared case studies of businesses sharing to make the world a better place, generating revenue not for unlimited growth but to sustain the operation. Since 2017 the conversation on sustainability and open business models seems to have dissipated, and it’s a vital conversation for open education advocates to continue to have and to learn from each other. In this presentation we will share examples of sustainable open business models and share key questions to ask when developing a sustainability model. In addition, participants will actively engage in brainstorming and ideation to analyze past sustainability efforts, identify challenges encountered, and envision future possibilities.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Gain knowledge about the concept of open business models and how they differ from traditional models.
- Participants will be introduced to case studies of businesses that have implemented open business models, demonstrating how sharing can contribute to making the world a better place.
- Learn about the necessity of sustainability for the long-term operation of businesses in the context of open education.
- The presentation will provide attendees with key questions to consider when developing sustainable open business models. This could include questions about revenue generation, community engagement, and impact assessment.
- Attendees will be encouraged to continue the conversation on sustainability and open business models within the open education community. This involves learning from each other's experiences and sharing knowledge to further advance sustainable practices.
