Learn more about OER

MI ExplOER is a free, self-paced, online course that introduces many aspects of OER and its use in higher education. The 8 modules in the course will teach participants to:

Define Open Educational Resources
Explain the rationale for OER adoption and use
Explain the differences between types of Creative Commons licenses
Identify repositories and other resources for finding relevant OER
Use tools and criteria to evaluate OER
Recognize steps and associated criteria for adapting and creating OER with proper attribution and licensing
Understand the process of creating and sharing open educational resources
Review the current landscape of OER in Michigan

Understanding OER

Open Washington
A self-paced course created for faculty who are getting started with OERs. Do as much or as little as you like! You'll learn the essentials and get links to other resources.
Understanding OER in 10 videos
Go to the video playlist on YouTube or watch all 10 videos straight through.

Authoring Open Textbooks

Authoring Open Textbooks
Content includes a checklist for getting started, publishing program case studies, textbook organization and elements, writing resources and an overview of useful tools. By Melissa Falldin, Karen Lauritsen

Open Educational Resources

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Understanding OER

Authoring Open Textbooks