Using this Toolkit

Data collection is an essential component of any successful open education program or initiative, and a key way to understand an institution’s context.

Collecting OER-related data can help you understand the landscape of your institution: are people aware of OER? What is their perception? This can help you determine attainable goals for furthering OER in your context.

When developing an OER initiative, data collection can allow you to measure the impact of your program by quantifying its achievements and capturing its qualities.

OER-related data is an exceptional tool for advocacy, championing its benefits for students, instructors, and institutions.

This toolkit is designed to help you begin or improve your process of OER data collection. The approaches described here are intended to be adapted to your own institutional context.