What is the meaning of the term? You may have heard the term āO.E.R.,ā and wondered ā what exactly does it mean? O.E.R. refers to any educational content that is āfreeā and āopenly-licensed.ā
- Free ā No cost to students, so no exorbitant textbook prices
- Openly-licensed ā When something is āopenly-licensed,ā it means that the author/creator has made their work available for others to use, share, and adapt, typically by licensing the work with a Creative Commons license or other open-source license
Why O.E.R.? This type of āopenā sharing is a newer model, different than what is permitted under traditional copyright. O.E.R. has the potential to make education more affordable and increasing access by offering free course materials.
More information
For a more comprehensive guide to learning about, using, and creating O.E.R., consult the Guide to O.E.R. for Teaching & Learning.
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