OER Commons
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VisitOER Commons vs OpenStax
What both publish
| Fact | OER Commons | OpenStax |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Open Author includes an accessibility checker, requires alt text for embedded images, and automatically captions videos uploaded to an Open Author resource. | OpenStax works toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 compliance and uses Level Access for automated and manual accessibility reviews. |
| Audience | The library serves K–12 and higher education educators, librarians, and homeschooling parents. | OpenStax provides free, openly licensed textbooks and affordable technology for introductory courses. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
OER Commons plans
- OER Commons free accountFree
OpenStax plans
- OpenStax textbooksFree
- OpenStax AssignablePriced on request
Pick OER Commons if…
OER Commons suits educators, librarians, and homeschooling parents looking for open learning materials. Organizations can also use its hubs and microsites to curate and share collections.
Pick OpenStax if…
OpenStax suits students seeking free introductory-course textbooks and educators who need course materials or LMS assignments. Some student features and a small number of titles require an account.