Open Educational Resources

In this libguide you'll find information and resources related to Open Educational Resources (OERs). The different pages relate to different stages of OER production or concepts. 

• If you are just curious about what OERs are, you should start with the What are OERs? page. 
• If you aren't able to adopt or create an OER this semester, please visit the Textbook Affordability page to explore some other options for helping students with textbook costs. 
• If you are hoping to find, adopt, or create an OER yourself, it would be best to start with the Find page, and then move on to the Evaluate, Adapt, and Create pages once you have an idea of what OERs are already available. 
• If you aren't finding what you need here, please reach out to the guide librarian or explore some of the libguides listed from other universities. 

Who can best help you with adopting an OER? Depending on what you need and what phase of OER adoption you're currently at, the Faculty Resource Center or the Library may be best. 

• I want to sign up for the OER Course for faculty.
  • Contact the FRC. 
• I want to receive grant money for my adoption/creation of an OER. 
  • Contact the FRC. 
• I want assistance with finding relevant OER and open materials for my course. 
  • Contact the Library.
• I want help understanding the usage rights on an item I found. 
  • Contact the Library. 
• I want help redesigning my course to incorporate OERs. 
  • Contact the FRC. 

The Faculty Resource Center at UCCS facilitates the OER training program and provides assistance and guidance to instructors looking to incorporate OER in their courses. From their website: "The mission of the Faculty Resource Center is to provide faculty with the instructional resources and support to explore and implement innovative teaching practices. The Center provides consultation, programs, training, and support." 

Columbine Hall, 203

Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

frc@uccs.edu