Open Educational Resources

The USU Libraries' Open Educational Resources (OER) page is your central hub for understanding, accessing, and engaging with freely accessible teaching and learning materials, such as textbooks, videos, and assignments—that can be used, adapted, and shared at no cost. This page offers a clear introduction to the basics of OER, including what they are, how they support student success, and why they matter in higher education.

Visitors can explore tools to help students identify courses that use OER, as well as resources for instructors seeking to find, adapt, or create OER for their own teaching. USU Libraries' OER Grant Program supports faculty in developing or integrating open materials into their courses. We offer resources and guidance to help you take full advantage of open education's benefits: lower costs, greater access, and flexible teaching.