OER For Faculty

• Open Education (SPARC)

  Explains why OER matter.

• Why Open Education Matters (Video)

  A simple video that explains the concept of open education.

• OER Institutional Planning Guidelines (CCCOER)

  Outlines steps for institutions (and faculty) interested in planning for OER.

• OER Policy Development Tools (Lumen Learning)

  Resources for policy development.

The following resources may be useful in establishing the value of OER to administrators:

• Compelling Reasons to Adopt OER for Senior Management

  Gives an explanation of OER specifically for administrators. Includes information on marketing, quality, productivity, and institutional reputation.

• Lumen Learning Impact Meter

  Adjust the meter to match the data from your institution. This is the potential impact OER could have for your students! Includes total amount of money students are spending on textbooks as well as how much each learning objective costs in comparison.

• Affordable Textbooks: A Policy Guide

  Provides current, relevant information on the textbook issue for students. Also gives sample programs and information on how to get grants and develop robust programs around OER.

Possible stakeholders to discuss OER with:

• Department Chair - Is there departmental support for OER?
• Dean and Provost - Will there be administrative support? How can the school collaborate with other schools?
• Bookstore - How should the Bookstore be notified? How will this affect them? Could they play a role in printing or other distribution?
• Library - How can the Library be involved in identifying, developing, and archiving OER? 
• Teaching and Learning Center - What role will can TLC play in creating and making OER available?
• Disability Support Services - How will these materials be made accessible to all?