Remixing/Adapting OERs
Remixing, aka adapting or customizing, the content of an OER to fit the needs of the course is one of the greatest strengths of this instructional approach. Since the process involves not only awareness of where the additional materials are located but also the licensing conditions associated with every element, adapting OER does require careful planning and execution.
For guides and courses on OER adaptation, consider the following:
- BCCampus: 6 Steps to modifying an Open TextbookBY CLINT LALONDE
- Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Knowfocuses on the technological aspects of editing open textbooks found in the Open Textbook Library or elsewhere, and will help you assess the effort, expertise, and technical tools needed. In addition, this guide includes step-by-step instructions for importing and editing common open textbook file and platform types. Finally, this guide provides a basic overview of accessibility considerations and general guidance on where to find additional help.
- Remixing OER: A Guide to License CompatibilityThis document gives a brief overview of Creative Commons license compatibility for the purposes of remixing OER. Shared under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
- Creating and Modifying Open Educational ResourcesA chapter-by-chapter informational tutorial for educators interested in creating or adapting open educational resources. Created by the University System of Georgia.
Creating OERs
Sometimes the content needed for a course is not available for free or reasonably low cost. This provides an excellent opportunity to create an OER to fill that void. As with any publishing endeavor, the development of OER is time-consuming and requires commitment of time and resources to create a quality product.
For information about the OER publishing process, consider the following:
- Open Textbook Publishing Orientation (PUB 101)A comprehensive self-paced online course developed by the Open Education Network.
- The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far) is a living repository of collective knowledge, written to equip all those who want to publish open textbooks with the resources they need. Representing two years of collaboration, innumerable conversations and exchanges, and a wide range of collective knowledge and experience, the Guide is a book-in-progress and will evolve and grow over time.
- PressbooksAs an individual educator using Pressbooks.com, you’ll pay only a one-time fee per book to make your book public on the web, and remove watermarks from the exports. You’re then free to do whatever you like with the book and your export files, including sharing them freely with your students or publishing and selling your book with your preferred ebookstore and/or print-on-demand service.
