Call for peer reviewers: OER Starter Kit 2nd Edition

[Abbey Elder]

Hey, all! If anyone in the state is interested, I just put out an open call for peer reviewers for a forthcoming update to The OER Starter Kit (see below).

I am happy to announce the open call for peer reviewers for the second edition of The OER Starter Kit! 

This has been a long time coming, and I'm excited to get feedback for the final revisions to the book before its publication later this year.

To express interest in serving as a peer reviewer, complete our Peer Review Interest Form. The call for reviewers will close on Friday, February 13. Reviewers will be notified if they are selected to participate by Friday, February 20, with a final deadline for completed reviews of Friday, March 20, 2026. A rubric for completing the review process will be provided.

About the Book

The OER Starter Kit was created to serve as an entry point for educators exploring the use of open educational resources (OER). Since its creation, the original starter kit has been translated, adapted, and remixed multiple times. In this second edition, edits have been made to address developments in the field of open education since 2018. Additionally, new information in the second edition brings forward research, resources, and tools to support advocates and practitioners who want to move beyond a simple understanding of OER to explore processes for adapting, creating, and assessing the use of open educational resources and practices.

Credit for Reviewers

Peer reviewers will be credited in the Acknowledgments page of the published volume, unless otherwise requested. If you require a certificate or other proof of your participation in the project for tenure and promotion purposes, we can provide this to you at the completion of your review.

Questions?

Questions about participation can be sent to the lead author (me) at ael...@iastate.edu.