Open Educational Resources
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.
OER Task Force
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.
Recent news
Upcoming events
Open Education Conference
Oct. 28-30, 2025
Denver and online
MI OER Conference 2025
Nov. 7, 2025
Washtenaw Community College
Need help getting started with OER?
Michele Behr, our scholarly communications and open educational resources librarian, will point you in the right direction, help you figure out what to do next, and answer your questions.