Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely available online teaching and learning materials accessible to students, instructors and self-learners. Contained in digital media collections from around the world, examples of OER include full courses, lectures, quizzes, classroom activities, pedagogical materials and many other assets. Research into OER benefits conducted by the council shows that increased adoption of OER significantly benefits students through cost savings, improved learning and increased student retention. Therefore, the council recommends launching and funding a Colorado OER Initiative (COER) for at least three years.
