Scope & Scale
- Which disciplines/subject areas does the platform cover (broad multi-discipline vs. niche)?
- How many texts/resources are currently hosted?
- Is the platform primarily higher-ed focused, or does it also serve K-12/other levels?
- Is adoption concentrated in certain regions/countries, or global?
Discoverability & Repository Structure
- Is there a searchable content repository or commons?
- Can institutions create a branded, curated subset of content?
- How is content organized — by discipline, by institution, by course?
- Are there quality-control or review/curation processes for submitted content?
Content Model & Authoring
- Can content be copied and independently modified by an adopter?
- Can content stay linked to a shared source so future edits propagate automatically to everyone using it?
- What authoring/editing tool is used?
- Is the platform built on a wiki-style, continuously editable model, or a fixed-version publishing model?
- Does it support collaborative, multi-author editing in real time?
- Can users remix content across disciplines/libraries, or is remixing siloed to one book at a time?
Interactivity & Ancillary Tools
- Does it support H5P or other embedded interactive elements?
- Is there a built-in homework/assessment system?
- Is there an adaptive learning or courseware layer?
- Does it support embedded discussion/annotation tools?
- Can instructors build custom courses/pathways from existing content?
Technical & Access Considerations
- What is the identity/access management approach?
- Is the platform accessible (WCAG compliance, screen-reader support, alt text tools)?
- Are there APIs or LTI integrations for connecting to an LMS?
- Is content available in multiple export formats (PDF, ePub, print-on-demand, etc.)?
- Is there offline access or downloadable content support?
Community & Governance
- Is there a member/consortium structure?
- Who governs content standards and platform direction — a nonprofit, a university, a company, a community board?
- Is there a training or professional-development arm?
- Are there recurring community events or conferences?
- How active/large is the contributor and adopter community?
Sustainability & Funding
- What is the funding model (grants, institutional membership, foundation support, VC-backed)?
- Is the platform a registered nonprofit, for-profit, or university-run initiative?
- What is the platform's track record/longevity in the OER space?