OER: Open Educational Resources

• Improving student performance and satisfaction.
• Increasing access to educational materials for a wider range of learners, predominantly those underserved by traditional educational opportunities.
• Encouraging educators to engage in critical reflection of educational resources.
• Helping students, districts, and educational institutions save money.
• Attracting informal learners.
• Serving as a gateway from informal learning to formal educational programs.

From Open Educational Resources: The Basics