French Ministerial Roadmap for Digitalization in Higher Education and Research: Measures Concerning Open Educational Resources and Open Education. Interview with Luc Massou and Pierre Boulet

Abstract

The French government’s 2023-2027 roadmap for digital technology in higher education and research sets out 26 measures aimed at reinforcing five principles: sovereignty, security, digital responsibility, open data, and the use of cloud computing. Among these, Measures 9 and 10 focus on promoting open educational resources (OER) and developing a national strategy for open education. These actions are coordinated by Luc Massou (University of Lorraine, France) and Pierre Boulet (University of Lille, France) within the framework of the Digital Committee for Student Success and Institutional Agility (COREALE), whose role is to steer digital transformation and promote student success. This interview aims to communicate the French ministry’s position in the open ecosystem to best support student success. It addresses the foundations, operating methods, stakeholders, and recommendations resulting from Measures 9 and 10.