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:
- Lower Costs: OER courses reduce or eliminate textbook expenses.
- Immediate Access: Digital OER are available from day one.
- Flexibility: Many OER materials are adapted to fit course needs specific to our students and community.
- 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
Making the Switch to OER:
For more information on OER and resources to help you incorporate them into your courses, visit the OER Hub.
There, you can explore curated OER collections, receive support, and access existing NPC OER course materials.
How OER Benefits NPC Students:
Through initiatives like OERizona, NPC has saved students thousands of dollars in textbook costs. Students have saved over $45,000 each semester by taking OER courses.
Faculty-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.
