Open Educational Resources are transforming education by removing barriers and creating new opportunities for teaching and learning. Here’s why more educators and institutions are embracing OER:
- Affordability: OER reduces or eliminates textbook and material costs for students, helping to make education more accessible and equitable.
- Flexibility: Instructors can tailor OER to fit their teaching style, learning outcomes, and students’ needs. Materials can be updated or remixed without waiting for new editions.
- Student Success: Studies show that access to free, high-quality materials on day one of class improves student preparedness, engagement, and completion rates.
- Collaboration and Innovation: OER fosters a culture of sharing and continuous improvement among educators, encouraging new ways to deliver content and support learners.
- Equity and Inclusion: Because OER can be adapted, they can better reflect diverse perspectives, cultural relevance, and accessibility for all learners.