Open Education Resources
Open Education Resources (OER) helps Tribal Colleges reduce costs and expand access through free, adaptable learning materials and resources.
OER are licensed under Creative Commons rather than US copyright or international copyright to allow instructors to freely borrow and remix content to suit their pedagogical objectives, in the process lowering student costs and promoting innovation.
9
TCUs reducing reliance on commercial textbooks - Shifting toward open education models
$1.8m
Potential student savings - Per semester through OER adoption
66
Open textbooks adopted - Across Tribal Colleges and Universities
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use OER?
OER can be used by students, instructors, librarians, and administrations. Across TCUs, OER can support more affordable and accessible education for American Indian students while giving educators flexibility to adapt materials for their courses.
Where can I find OER?
OER are available across a variety of collections and platforms based on what you’re looking for:
Textbooks & Course Materials
Native Content & Resources
Research & Multimedia
Find additional Open Education Resources by exploring the OE Resource Hub.
Is Open Education guidance available for Creators?
Guidance is available to help creators develop accessible, responsibly licensed, and culturally appropriate OER. Resources, such as The OER Starter Kit and The OER Starter Kit Workbook, cover topics including Copyright and Open Licensing, Teaching with OER, Planning and Completing Your OER Project, Tools and Techniques for Creating OER, and Accessibility and Usability.
How are TCUs using Open Education?
TCUs are already adopting Open Education to expand access to affordable learning materials. TCU leaders are taking steps to prioritize accessible materials by committing their institutions to preferring OE.
Have questions about this program?
Contact us at info@aihec.org