Open Educational Resources at MCC
We Offer Affordable and Accessible Course Materials!
For many classes, MCC uses Open Educational Resources (OER) for faculty and students to learn, cite and edit less expensive informance to enhance the learning experience.
What Is OER?
OER provides a hands-on learning experience for you to gain a deeper understanding of materials, hone research skills, and find the most up-to-date information. OER are in the public domain and often replace expensive textbooks.
OER may include:
- Digital textbooks
- Videos
- Activities
- Audios
- Images
- Assignments
- And more!
OER Student Ambassador
Hired by the MCC Libraries, Siya Bhagat, an MCC Medical Laboratory Technician student, has been the OER Student Ambassador since 2023.
The Middlesex OER Student Ambassador:
- Promotes the student voice and perspective
- Shares why free and low-cost resources are excellent for education and money-saving
- Connects to students to get a sense of their understanding of OER and their needs
- Helps to improve and lower the cost of education for everyone
“OER can make excellent educational resources more accessible to a larger group of students, including those who might not have access to traditional textbooks. By making educational resources publicly available and levelling the playing field for all students, OER can assist in addressing equity concerns.” – Siya Bhagat
Resources
Checkout MCC’s OER Library Guide, including definitions, examples, resources, and training and workshop materials.