Explore our work in research & policy.
Explore a curated collection of our reports, policy analysis, interviews, bibliographies, and other research outputs produced by the project.
Policy Priorities for Generative AI and Open Education
DOERS has published a report called Policy Priorities for Generative AI and Open Education, developed through focus groups with educators, administrators, and librarians across North America, offering a framework for how generative AI intersects with open educational resources (OER). The report presents four guiding principles—centering student outcomes, engaging critically with AI, letting pedagogy drive policy, and supporting underserved learners—to help institutions integrate AI responsibly and equitably.
Annotated AI Resources Bibliography
The resources featured in our annotated bibliography are authoritative, trustworthy, and have repeatedly come up in our conversations with leaders in the field and educators who are interested in learning more about the current landscape and background on the development of these tools.
AI Leadership Interviews Across Higher Education
We conducted in-depth interviews with college and university faculty to explore how educators are integrating AI into their teaching and research, and how they are helping students develop critical perspectives on AI tools and technologies. These conversations examined practical classroom experiences, accessibility considerations, and faculty understanding of the legal and policy landscape—including copyright, open licensing, and attribution—to better understand and respond to the evolving needs of educators and librarians.
Research on Copyright Challenges in Education
We surveyed educators, librarians, and education professionals to document the copyright, legal, and policy challenges they face in their daily work—from navigating fair use and licensing terms to understanding the implications of generative AI. Responses are helping us identify the most pressing needs across the education community and guide the development of practical resources to support open educational practices.