OER Discovery Tools
OASIS Search: Openly Available Sources Integrated Search (OASIS) is a search tool that aims to make the discovery of open content easier. OASIS currently searches open content from 117 different sources and contains 388,707 records.
Mason OER Metafinder-a one-stop searchbox for Open and Affordable Educational Resources
Open Textbook Collection
Many of the collections will have links to the same books, but each repository has a particular focus, and items you can't find in other collections.
- Openstax CollegePeer-reviewed. Subjects include math, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Openstax faculty reported adoptions.
- Open Textbook LibraryReviewed by faculty from a variety of colleges and universities. Subjects include business, computer science, humanities, engineering, media studies & communications, math, sciences, social sciences, student success, etc.
- LibretextsThe LibreTexts libraries collectively are a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access texts. Subjects cover biology, business, chemistry, social sciences, etc.
- Saylor Academy100+ free textbooks. Subjects include business, sciences, math, social sciences, college success, law, etc.
- BC Campus OpenEdOpen textbooks for the 40 highest enrolled first- and second-year subject areas in the British Columbia's public, post-secondary system. Subjects cover arts, business, health, sciences, social sciences, etc.
- State University of New York (SUNY) Open TextbooksWith the initiative of the SUNY Libraries, Open SUNY Textbooks publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks for use in higher education. Subjects cover computer science, academic success, humanities, etc.
- University of Minnesota-Open TextbooksSubjects cover criminal justice, business, social science, information technology, and more.
- Bookboon.comBookboon.com has published more than 1,000 free textbooks for students. Subjects include business, math, IT & programming, natural science, career & study advice, and more.
- FlatWorldFlatWorld shatters the traditional publishing model, delivering textbooks that meet the highest standards at a fraction of “big publisher” prices. Subjects include business & economics, chemistry & geography, health & wellness, humanities & social sciences, and math & statistics.
- InTech"World's largest Science, Technology & Medicine Open Access book publisher". Subjects include life and health sciences; physical science, engineering, and technology; social sciences and humanities.
- BoundlessSubjects include accounting, art history, biology, business, chemistry, economics, math, physics, and social sciences.
OER Repositories
OER repositories contain more than just open textbooks.
- Lumen LearningSupports faculty in identifying and selecting high quality OER. It currently has more than 50 courses. Many include Powerpoint lecture, videos, study guide, and more.
- MERLOT IIMultimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) has all types of multimedia materials such as animation, presentation, tutorial, simulation, and more.
- GALILEO Open Learning MaterialsGALILEO Open Learning Materials brings together open educational resources throughout the University System of Georgia, including open textbooks and ancillary materials such as course syllabi and videos.
- Open Course LibraryThe Open Course Library (OCL) is a collection of shareable course materials, including syllabi, course activities, readings, and assessments designed by teams of college faculty, instructional designers, librarians, and other experts.
- MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content.
- Noba ProjectThe Noba catalog covers the traditional scope of introductory psychology and then some.
- Skills CommonsThe Open Educational Resources (OER) are produced by community colleges across the nation and can be found, reused, revised, retained, redistributed and remixed by individuals, institutions, and industry.
OpenCourseWare (OCW) (includes course planning and instructional materials)
- MIT OpenCourseWareA web-based publication of materials from thousands of MIT courses.
- Carnegie Mellon University-Open Learning InitiativeThe Open Learning Initiative offers online courses to anyone who wants to learn or teach.