WHAT ARE OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)?
Open Educational Resources (OER) are free or low-cost learning materials available to students. These resources can include textbooks, videos, articles, and other course materials designed to reduce the financial burden of education while maintaining high-quality learning experiences.
WHY CHOOSE OER?
NPC is committed to making education more affordable and accessible. OER courses provide:Ìý
- Lower Costs: OER courses reduce or eliminate textbook expenses.Ìý
- Immediate Access: Digital OER are available from day one.Ìý
- Flexibility: Many OER materials are adapted to fit course needs specific to our students and community.Ìý
- High-Quality Learning: OER are developed and reviewed by educators worldwide.
FINDING OER COURSES AT NPC
to find courses using OER at NPC.
OER For NPC Faculty
ÌýMaking the Switch to OER:
For more information on OER and resources to help you incorporate them into your courses, visit the .
There, you can explore curated OER collections, receive support, and access existing NPC OER course materials.Ìý
ÌýHow OER Benefits NPC Students:
Through initiatives like , NPC has saved students thousands of dollars in textbook costs. Students have saved over $45,000 each semester by taking OER courses.Ìý
ÌýFaculty-Created Resources:
NPC faculty are actively contributing to OER by developing course materials tailored to our students needs. Explore some of the OER projects created specifically by our faculty:
QUESTIONS?
Or talk to your instructor to learn more about OER and how they can support your education.
