OER and Alternative Textbook Handbook – Provides instructors with an introduction to the use and creation of OER. The text is broken into five sections: Getting Started, Copyright, Finding OER, Teaching with OER, and Creating OER.
Texas Learn OER – A series of self-paced online learning modules, including an introduction to OER, and opportunities for further exploration and discovery of open education practices.
OER Accessibility Toolkit – Provides resources needed to create an OER that is accessible to all students. Includes best practices for images, tables, multimedia, weblinks, and more.
Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Know – This is a five-step guide for modifying an open textbook. Step-by-step instructions for importing and editing common open textbook file and platform types are included.
Authoring Open Textbooks – Includes a checklist for getting started, publishing program case studies, textbook organization and elements, writing resources, and an overview of useful tools.
Self-Publishing Guide – Provides details on the preparation, planning, writing, publication, and maintenance of an open textbook.
The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks – Includes chapters on project scoping and building a team, content creation and editing, getting feedback and reviews, coordinating release and adoptions, and sustaining the book’s community.
OER Accessibility Toolkit – Provides resources needed to create an OER that is accessible to all students. Includes best practices for images, tables, multimedia, weblinks, and more.
Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Know – This is a five-step guide for modifying an open textbook. Step-by-step instructions for importing and editing common open textbook file and platform types are included.
If you have questions about the program, please contact oer@uh.edu.