Open Access Librarian
Introduction
Open educational resources (OER) are any teaching and learning materials that are both free to access and openly licensed to allow for reuse and adaptation.
OER some in many forms, from courseware (lecture videos, lesson plans, and activities) to textbooks and even homework software. 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. Emory University Libraries support educators in identifying, using, customizing, creating, and publishing OER.
Related Websites
Opportunities to Learn More
- Kennesaw State University Libraries All Things Open (virtual, free)
- Florida OER Summit (virtual, free)
- Open Education Conference (hybrid, $75)
- Open Texas (virtual, free)
- SUNY OER Summit (free)
- OERizona Conference (virtual)
- CAL OER (virtual, $25)
- Missouri A&OER (virtual, free)
- Northeast OER Summit (virtual, free)
- Language OER Conference (virtual, free)
Partnerships
Emory 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.