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In this free, open online course, you will learn about the process, ethics and principles of permaculture and climate-specific design elements.
Did you know that 61% of Oregon State students say they have not purchased a textbook in the past because it was too expensive?
You can begin the process of transitioning to open educational resources for your course by reviewing up to three open educational resources — and you can earn a $500 grant in the process.
The Open Educational Resources Unit will provide a $500 department-to-department transfer to Oregon State faculty who review up to three existing OER materials with the intention of replacing a current commercial textbook.
Open educational resources (OER) aim to increase the world’s access to knowledge through open textbooks and reusable digital components. OER at Oregon State is a unit within the Division of Educational Ventures. OER are for all classes, including on-campus, online, and hybrid. Learn more »