OERs
OPEN Educational Resources (OERs)
How can the Library Help?
Librarians at John B. Cade Library can help you get started by:
- Putting you in touch with other Faculty that are using open textbooks and resources
- Identifying resources on the benefits of teaching with open textbooks and resources
- Helping you find open resources
- Evaluating open resources
- Assisting you with copyright issues
Quality Assessment
With so many freely available resources online, choosing an OER can be overwhelming. The following checklist contains suggestions for faculty and students when choosing resources for use in the classroom. The checklist asks questions in the following areas when making a decision on selecting an OER:
- Accuracy
- Relevance
- Production of Quality
- Accessibility
- Interactivity
- Licensing
For more information contact Ms. Dawn Kight at (225)771-4934.