In May, the University Libraries awarded eight Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption grants and two OER creation grants, which are anticipated to save students in 11 courses more than $91,000 in textbook costs in one semester.
Open Educational Resources
Find/Adapt/Create
Why choose OER
Video of Why OER?
Why choose OER
Did you know that 65% of students nationwide have not purchased a textbook because of cost? OER provides a low or no-cost option. It also gives you a way to:
- Improve student success.
- Customize course materials.
- Control the quality of your course materials.
- Showcase innovation and talent.
News and events
Recent news
Upcoming events
Beyond the Cost Savings: How Does OER Impact Learners?
Part of the Open Cafe Express: A Bit-Sized Workshop Series hosted by NC State University Libraries
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Online
OER Task Force
-
Task Force Lead
-
-
Katie Easley
-
-
-
-
Our goal
To advance adoption, adaptation and creation of open educational resources at WMU to reduce student textbook costs.
Our objectives
- Hold workshops for faculty, instructors and staff.
- Administer grants to encourage use of OER.
- Survey the WMU community about OER.
- Engage as a member of the Open Education Network.
Need help getting started with OER?
We're here to point you in the right direction, help you figure out what to do next, and answer your questions.