With so many freely available resources online, choosing an OER can be overwhelming. This checklist contains some suggestions for staff when choosing resources.
BCOER Rubric
- Accuracy
- Is the information accurate? Are there major content errors or omissions?
- Are there spelling errors to typos?
- Relevance
- Does the information directly address one or more of the class objectives?
- Production Quality
- Is the information clear and understandable?
- Is the layout and interface easy to navigate?
- Do the design features enhance learning?
- For audio or video resources, is the sound quality high?
- Accessibility
- Is the resource available in alternative formats (e.g. docx)?
- For audio or video resources, is there a transcript or subtitles?
- Interactivity
- Does the resource encourage active learning and class participation?
- Are there opportunities of students to test their understanding of the material (e.g. a video with embedded questions?)
- Licensing
- Does the license allow for educational reuse of the materials?
- Does the license allow modifications or adoptions of the materials?
BCOER Librarians.(2020). Faculty Guide for Evaluating Open Education Resources.
