Contributing Support Materials for OpenStax Texts

OpenStax and OER Commons

OpenStax partners with the OER Commons organization to offer a platform where you can share community-created resources that support OpenStax books, and it's completely free! 

How to Access Your Subject Hub

To reach the OER Commons hub for your subject of interest, visit your book's Details page on OpenStax.org and click on the Instructor Resources tab.


Image shows the OpenStax Biology 2e Instructor Resources tab 
 

Click the blue "Visit the Hub" link on the OER Commons tile.  


Image shows the OpenStax Biology 2e OER Commons hub link. 

Create an Account and Join the Group

After registering for an account via the "Sign In/Register" link at the top right of the screen, you can join the group and start sharing your content!


Image shows the OpenStax Biology 2e OER Commons landing page. 

Publishing and Visibility

Once you publish your content in OER Commons, other users can also access it from the "Visit the Hub" link on your book's Instructor Resources tab on OpenStax.org!

Need Help with OER Commons?

Content creation and sharing on this platform is managed by the OER Commons group. For more information or assistance with their tools, you can browse the OER Commons Knowledge Base or contact their support email, info@oercommons.org.