Introduction
Open educational resources (OER) are free teaching materials that are licensed to allow for revision and reuse. They can be fully self-contained textbooks, videos, quizzes, learning modules, courseware, and more. The use of OER can improve student engagement and success; provide immediate, equitable, and perpetual access to resources; save money for students; and empower educators to maximize flexible, high-quality learning materials in individualized curricula. The Iowa State University Library supports educators in identifying, using, customizing, creating, and publishing OER.
Already Using OER? Let us know!
Are you already using OER in your courses? Let us know by filling out our short survey. We may feature you on our website or our ongoing Faculty for Affordability video series:
- Report an OER AdoptionPlease complete the following survey to help us better understand how many instructors are using OER at Iowa State.
Iowa State University is a proud member of the Open Education Network, an international organization of higher education institutions working together to advance the creation and use of open textbooks.