Open Educational Resources (OERs) are freely accessible educational materials and tools created by individuals or institutions. These resources are openly available to the public, and some are even licensed for remixing, improvement, and redistribution.
Examples of OERs include:
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Learning Content: This category encompasses full courses, course materials, content modules, learning objects, collections, and journals.
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Tools: OERs also include software and tools that support the creation, delivery, use, and enhancement of open learning content, such as content management systems and online learning communities.
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Implementation Resources: Intellectual property licenses facilitate open publishing, design principles, and content localization.
Open Educational Resources (OERs) provide an opportunity to try new ways of teaching and learning, many of which are more collaborative and participatory.
OERs counter costly, commercially produced learning content, typically textbooks, with publicly accessible content that is licensed so that it can be freely distributed and shared.
OERs can be customized to localize content and provides more inclusive materials that students can relate to.
Many databases exist where you can look for OERs, to adopt or adapt a resource. For example:
For more resources and information, contact a librarian.
