"Open educational resources (OER) are any resources available at little or no cost that can be used for teaching, learning, or research. The term can include textbooks, course readings, and other learning content; simulations, games, and other learning applications; syllabi, quizzes, and assessment tools; and virtually any other material that can be used for educational purposes. [...] OER can originate from colleges and universities, libraries, archival organizations, government agencies, commercial organizations such as publishers, or faculty or other individuals who develop educational resources they are willing to share."
Source: "7 Things You Should Know About Open Educational Resources" by EDUCAUSE
Image Source: "OER Square" by Lane Community College is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Staring in Summer 2019, we have been using this symbol in our published class schedule to highlight those classes that use online free textbooks/course materials.
We will also be writing a note in the schedule to let students know that there is no textbook cost associated with the class.
Please contact Rebecca Montes and Toni Fort if your next semester's class will be using free textbooks.
More on ZTC from the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges
Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges
Webinars - Upcoming and Archived
Resources from the ASCCC Canvas Site
Newsletter Sign-up -- Choose "ASCCC OER Initiative" from the drop-down menu to learn more.
Mendocino College librarians are happy to assist with any questions you might have.
You can find us at Cranium Cafe, Library Department.
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This guide contains materials derived from multiple works from the following source: "Faculty Guide to OER" by Tacoma Community College Library licensed under CC BY SA 4.0
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