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.