OER Resources
This section is your one-stop hub for all things Open Educational Resources.
- 🔍 OER Library: Search and filter our curated repository of textbooks and learning tools by subject, institution, or license type.
- 🌟 Featured OER Projects: Discover impactful stories and case studies from member institutions showing real savings, academic success, and innovation in teaching.
- 🧰 Toolkits & Guidelines: Downloadable guides and templates for:
- Faculty adoption
- Accessibility and universal design
- Understanding Creative Commons licensing
- Scaling OER at the institutional level
Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced OER user, you'll find valuable materials here.
📖 UNM OER Primer – Quick Guide to Open Educational Resources
Visit the UNM OER Primer
The UNM OER Primer is a beginner-friendly guide created by the UNM Libraries to help students and faculty understand the world of Open Educational Resources. It explains what OER are, how they save money, and why they matter for learning and teaching. You’ll also find tips on how to find, evaluate, and use OER in your own courses.
This is a perfect starting point if you’re curious about OER and want a clear overview without feeling overwhelmed.
🎥 OER Video Playlist – Learn by Watching
Prefer learning through videos? This curated OER Video Playlist introduces key concepts of open education in short, engaging clips. The playlist covers:
What Open Educational Resources are and why they matter
How Creative Commons licensing works
Real stories of how OER benefits students and instructors
These videos are a great way to see OER in action and get inspired to use them in your own studies or teaching.
📚 New Mexico OER Pressbooks – Explore and Use Free Textbooks
Visit the NMOER Pressbooks Library
The New Mexico OER Pressbooks Library is a growing collection of open, high-quality textbooks and learning materials created for and by educators in New Mexico. Designed to support affordability and academic success, this library offers:
Free, openly licensed textbooks you can read online or download in multiple formats (PDF, ePub, Word).
Diverse subjects and disciplines, from STEM to humanities, tailored to meet the needs of students and faculty.
Creative Commons licensing, ensuring materials can be shared, adapted, and remixed for your classroom or personal study.
User-friendly design, making it easy to search, browse, and integrate content into courses.
This resource is perfect for students seeking affordable learning materials and for educators looking to adopt or create OER for their classes. It’s an essential tool in advancing open education across New Mexico.