OER already in use by PCC Faculty
PCC faculty who use OER and/or zero-cost materials are encouraged to report their use to the Open Oregon Educational Resources resources page. Check it out to see OER adoptions at PCC and from around the state.
Are you using OER or zero-cost materials and not on this list? Take a moment to fill out Open Oregon's Resource Tracker Form!
Searching for OER
To get started searching for OER, a helpful approach is to start small with focused collections and end big by searching comprehensive indexes that span multiple repositories.
Start Small (Open Collections):
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Open Textbook Library – lists of open textbooks with peer reviews grouped by subject
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OpenStax– peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks in multiple high enrollment subjects
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LibreTexts – collections of textbooks across many disciplines broken down by chapter to encourage resource creation
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Pressbooks Directory – searchable catalog of open access books published on the Pressbooks platform
- Disciplinary Open Educational Resources from Iowa State University - Lists of OER organized by subject compiled by Iowa State University librarian, Abbey Elder
End Big (Aggregated Search Tools):
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OER Commons – robust aggregated repository of primary, secondary and post secondary open resources with search and review features
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Mason OER Metafinder – simultaneous real-time search across multiple open and public domain sources
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OASIS – searchable OER referatory with extensive filters and browsing options
Want more?
Portland State University librarian, Julia Stone, keeps a wonderful list of resources to consult!
Need help?
Searching for OER can be tricky, but librarians are happy to help! Contact your liaison librarian or Rachel Bridgewater for help searching.
Information in this box is adapted from: "Open Education: Getting Started Guide" by the Open Education Association Development Project, which is licensed under CC BY 4.0.