Overview

Open Educational Resources are “teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise ... that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution” (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). OERs include a wide range of materials: assessments, assignments, books, case studies, courses, journals, primary sources, reference materials, simulations, tutorials, tests, and textbooks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are available across the web—from general search engines like Google, to media platforms such as YouTube, and specialized educational sites like MERLOT. The Searching for Open Educational Resources (OER) Guide highlights websites organized by material type (Books, Courses, Media, Primary Sources). For a broad overview or to explore a wide range of resources, start with the General Collections.