For Learners
Whether you want to learn for school, for work, or just for pure curiosity, open educational resources can help you on your way.
Finding OER
Methods for finding OER that you can use on the web.
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What is OER?
OER is an acronym for Open Educational Resources. "Open educational resources include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials or techniques used to support access to knowledge." More »
Finding Peers and Programs of Study
One of the most effective ways to learn is to learn together.
Using OER
What do the CC licenses allow me to do?
Since OER are licensed differently, it is important to understand the different freedoms each license grants. To learn how to interpret the license on an open educational resource, visit the Creative Commons Licensing Portal for Educators.
Questions and Considerations
Whether we are students, teachers, administrators, academics, business persons, construction workers, chefs, nurses, or librarians—we are all learners. When creating and using OER, numerous questions and concerns may arise. More »
Participating in OER Creation
As learners, the feedback we give is valuable in making OER truly effective. You can create your own OER independently, in a group, or within a peer review system set up with both novices and experts in a field. Learn more »
Open Everything
The open culture is one that predates and enriches OER. It all started with free and open source software, a movement that opened up software code so that anyone could freely use and improve everyday applications like word processors and Internet browsers.
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