Unlocking Knowledge By Embracing Open Educational Resources If you’ve ever tried to access a textbook only to be hit with a hefty price tag, you’ll understand the struggle. Education should be about knowledge, not about who can afford the latest edition of a book! That’s where Open Educational Resources (OER) come in like a warm ocean breeze - totally free, accessible, and a lifeline for numerous students across the globe. In today’s fast-paced world, learning should not be confined by the walls of a classroom or the cost of textbooks. OER can level the playing field for students across the world, particularly those in regions where access to traditional education is limited by economic or logistical barriers. I first stumbled upon an OER named Coursera while I was in my first year of university and it was truly the most life-saving website for me where I found myself swimming in a sea of free PDFs, interactive modules, and even video lectures. It felt like finding a secret ...