OER Impact

Measuring the Impact of Open Educational Resource

TRU Open Press is committed to understanding and demonstrating the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) on students, faculty, and the broader institution. Our OER Impact Metrics Framework provides a structured approach to evaluate five key areas: engagement, academic outcomes, financial and equity impact, student experience and skills development, and systemic/institutional influence. By tracking metrics such as resource usage, learning gains, cost savings, faculty adoption, and participation in open pedagogy, we gain insights that help improve OER quality, accessibility, and reach. This framework ensures that our open resources are not only freely available but also meaningful, effective, and inclusive for learners and educators alike.
You may notice there are checkmarks next to some of the metrics on the graphic; those are the impacts we are currently recording, however, others are proving more challenging. We’d love to hear from you: How are you tracking OER impact?