Open Educational Resources (OER) refer to educational materials such as textbooks, lecture notes, and research articles that are freely available to the public. These resources are either in the public domain or are released under licenses that allow for their free use, distribution, and modification by others.
National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER): NROER is an initiative by NCERT and the Ministry of Education offering free educational resources like textbooks, lesson plans, interactive activities, and videos for different subjects and grades. It also encourages teacher contributions and content customization. Website: NROER
ePathshala ePathshala, developed by NCERT, offers digital textbooks, audio-visual materials, and supplementary resources in multiple languages for free, promoting inclusive education across India for students and teachers from elementary to secondary levels. Website: ePathshala
SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) SWAYAM, launched by the Ministry of Education, is a MOOC platform offering free courses from school to postgraduate levels by top Indian institutions like IITs and IIMs. It provides opportunities for certification and credit, with exams available at minimal cost. Website: SWAYAM
SWAYAM Prabha SWAYAM Prabha broadcasts educational content 24/7 through 32 high-quality channels, targeting students in remote areas with limited internet, aligning with school and university curricula. Website: SWAYAM Prabha
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) NDLI is a comprehensive digital repository offering a wide range of academic content from India, supporting educational needs across disciplines and languages. It serves as a one-stop solution for students, researchers, and professionals. Website: NDLI
VidyaDaan VidyaDaan is a national initiative for e-learning that invites teachers and educators to contribute content in multiple languages and subjects. This program facilitates the free access and collaborative development of open educational resources (OERs). Website: VidyaDaan
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) DIKSHA is a digital educational platform in India offering resources like videos, worksheets, and textbooks for K-12 students, aligned with the national curriculum. It also supports teacher training and promotes the sharing of educational materials among educators. Website: DIKSHA
e-Gyankosh e-Gyankosh, an initiative by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), is a digital repository offering free access to a wide range of learning materials, including study materials and audio-visual content, to facilitate lifelong learning for students and educators alike. Website: e-Gyankosh
Shodhganga Managed by INFLIBNET, Shodhganga is a repository of Indian doctoral theses and dissertations. It supports open access to scholarly research and helps researchers, students, and institutions access high-quality academic materials. Website: Shodhganga
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) NPTEL, a collaborative effort by the IITs and IISc offers open educational resources, including video lectures and online courses in engineering, science, and management. It provides certification courses and free access to quality technical education for students throughout India. Website: NPTEL
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) NPTEL, a collaborative effort by the IITs and IISc offers open educational resources, including video lectures and online courses in engineering, science, and management. It provides certification courses and free access to quality technical education for students throughout India. Website: NPTEL
Other Important OER
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) : Website: MIT OCW
OpenStax: Website: OpenStaxOpenStax,
OER Commons : Website: OER Commons
Khan Academy: Website: Khan Academy
CK-12 Foundation: Website: CK-12
Curriki: Website: Curriki
LibreTexts : Website: LibreTexts
MERLOT : Website: MERLOT
The Saylor Academy : Website: Saylor Academy
OpenLearn: Website: OpenLearn
