Is the information directly related to the content of the expected OER?
Are there major content errors or omissions?
Are there spelling errors or typos?
Does the information directly address one or more of the class objectives?
Does the content directly connect with issues related to the life experiences of the people in the class?
Is there alignment in the design?
Are similar items grouped together? (Proximity)
How does the principle of repetition help the message?
How effective is the contrast principle?
Is the principle of balance used effectively?
Is the information clear and understandable?
Is the layout and interface easy to navigate?
Do the design features address different learning styles?
For audio-visual resources, are the sound and video of high quality?
Is the resource available in alternative formats (e.g. .docs, videos,)?
For audio or video resources, is there a transcript or subtitles?
Is the resource 508 compliant?
Does the resource encourage individual and/or group learning activities?
Are there opportunities for students to test their understanding of the material?
Does the license allow for educational reuse of the materials?
Does the license allow modifications or adaptations of the materials?
Is the source appropriate for target audience's age and interests?
Is the source credible?
BCOER Librarian. Faculty Guide for Evaluating Open Education Resources. https://open.bccampus.ca/files/2014/07/Faculty-Guide-29-mar-15.pdf