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Open Educational Resources (OER) for Faculty

The nuts and bolts of OER-- what it is, how to use it, and why.

Disclaimer

The John F. Moss Library has not evaluated the resources listed within this LibGuide for content nor accessibility. Use your professional and subject expertise in evaluating and using these resources.

Additionally, it is important to review the terms of use and copyrights on any resource you find. All resources include a Creative Commons or other applicable license, unless they are explicitly in the public domain. 

Evaluating OER

Consider the following aspects when selecting OER:

Content: Is it appropriate for your students? Will it meet your learning objectives?

Use: Does it have a license? What are the parameters? 

Accessibility: Will the content meet all of your students' learning needs? Is it in a format that is accessible to all students?

Quality: Who created the content? Is it peer-reviewed? Are there any errors or corrections? 

Consider using a rubric to help you select the best OER for your students:

DigiTex Checklist for Evaluating OER

Evaluating OER Checklist

Achieve OER Rubrics

Accessibility Rubric for OER