Open Educational Resources

Find/Adapt/Create

Why choose OER

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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.

More reasons to choose OER

News and events

Recent news

WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students

The University Libraries has awarded seven Open Educational Resources adoption grants and three OER creation grants to WMU instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save students in 10 courses over $170,000 in textbook costs in based on course enrollments.

Upcoming events

May 17, 2024
Virtual

Oct. 8-10, 2024
Providence, RI, and online

More OER events

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 .

Get help

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.

Contact Michele

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