How to make an open educational resource
Creating new materials may be the best solution if you can't find existing OER that meet your needs. There is plenty of guidance available on how to go about making a resource from scratch. Remember that you don't have to commit to a whole textbook! OER can be anything from slide decks to videos to homework assignments. If you want to explore this option, contact the Affordable Course Content Librarian for support in planning your project.
- Authoring Open Textbooks
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This guide is for faculty authors, librarians, project managers and others who are involved in the production of open textbooks in higher education and K-12. Content includes a checklist for getting started, publishing program case studies, textbook organization and elements, writing resources and an overview of useful tools. - The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)
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A living repository of collective knowledge, written to equip all those who want to publish open textbooks with the resources they need. - Making Open Textbooks - a video guide
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A playlist of ten short videos on how to create open textbooks. - A Guide to Making Open Textbooks with Students
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A handbook for faculty interested in practicing open pedagogy by involving students in the making of open textbooks, ancillary materials, or other Open Educational Resources. - BCcampus Open Education Self-Publishing Guide
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A reference for individuals or groups wanting to write and self-publish an open textbook. This guide provides details on the preparation, planning, writing, publication, and maintenance of an open textbook. - Open Textbook Toolkit
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A living document designed to support university and college faculty who would like to create their first open textbook. Key sections in this toolkit are organized in an FAQ format and include information related to stakeholders, technology, copyright, accessibility, and more general production and classroom use workflows of an open textbook.
