For faculty evaluating OERs for use in their subject areas, below are some common guidelines for reviewing the quality of materials.
Content
- Relevance and appropriateness of material to curriculum and course objectives, as well as to learning level of your students
- Accuracy of factual and technical information
- Clarity of language
- Vetting by other peer reviewers
- Availability of interactive tools and other supplemental resources
Production and Format
- Layout of content ensures readability
- Content is free of typos and formatting errors
- Digital interface is easy to navigate
- Audio and video playback is high quality and easy to operate
Accessibility
- Digital text/web pages are compatible with screen readers
- Images have alt text when not otherwise described
- Audiovisual materials have captioning and transcriptions available
Licensing
- Resource can be presented and distributed to students without additional permissions or fees
- Resource can be modified to into course schedules and/or specific curriculum goals