Selecting Texts: Open Educational Resources

University Affiliation: Rice University
Subjects: All
Vetting or Review Process: "textbook projects are developed and peer-reviewed by educators to ensure they are readable and accurate, meet the scope and sequence requirements of each course, are supported by instructor ancillaries, and are available with the latest technology-based learning tools."

University Affiliation: University of Minnesota
Subjects: All
Vetting or Review Process: "When institutions join the Open Textbook Network, faculty are invited to review an open textbook. Around 60% of books in the Open Textbook Library have been reviewed. In addition, most open textbooks are reviewed during production, using systems implemented by the authors and publishers."

University Affiliation: Minnesota State
Subjects: All

University Institution: California State University System
Subjects: All

University Affiliation: Ohio State University
Subjects: All

University Affiliation: John Hopkins University
Subjects All

Project Gutenberg focuses on older books where the copyright has expired. It is an excellent source for digitized versions of classic works, older novels and philosophical treatises.

Standford Ebooks focuses on older books where the copyright has expired. It is an excellent source for digitized versions of classic works, older novels and philosophical treatises.

Find open eBooks on a variety of topics, including math, politics, philosophy and other academic subjects.

"OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum."

Find resources for technical and health careers, including assessments, open textbooks, videos, and illustrations.

Affliliation: Wisconsin Technical Colleges
Wisc-online has resources for technical fields, workplace skills, and general education.