OER Resources

A collection of the latest research articles and papers related to the efficacy of OER.

Discusses the rise of the oER and the fact that publishers are taking the free materials and remixing them for commercial purposes.

Profiles the "Maricopa Millions Project" which saved students almost 11.5 million over 5 years. Discusses the amount of Money saved is significantly growing across the country.

A study using over 16,000 students comparing course completion, class achievement, and enrollment intensity for students using OER vs. those who did not. The study found significant differences with most favoring students utilizing OER.

An argument for the realigning of institutional objectives with faculty motivations and student needs by highlighting the fact that most OER are the result of philanthropic or governmental funding.

A report from Student PIRGS on textbook price inflation and its effects on the livesof students. Includes research showing the amount of $$ students spend on textbooks per year.

Reviews the literature informing financial and other issues that affect OER adoption.

A report across 8 colleges examoining the cost savings of students using OER.

Faculty who have adopted OER explain common fears and concerns of faculty and administrators.