There are many different free textbook and educational information for students of all ages. Even for those who aren't enrolled in college. Some of the colleges interested students can partake in are:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and this is one of the main colleges who took the time out to get involved with OER. Provost Robert A. Brown asked a committee consisting of fellow students, MIT Faculty and administrators. MIT is one the top 10 success stories bringing out open source education to the masses. Open access and open source education has changed the way colleges, instructors, prospective students, organizations use operating systems, online documents, and software for educational purposes only.
MIT has well over 1550 MIT courses available representing five MIT schools and over 34 departments. MIT's main focus is to provide education to help in science, advancement of technology and other areas.
The courses and departments involved:
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Anthropology
Architecture
Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
Biology
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Comparative Media Studies
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Economics
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Systems Division
Experimental Study Group
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Health Sciences and Technology
History
Linguistics and Philosophy
Literature
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Arts and Sciences
Music and Theater Arts
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Physics
Political Science
Science, Technology, and Society
Sloan School of Management
Special Programs
Supplemental Resources
Urban Studies and Planning
Women's and Gender Studies
Writing and Humanistic Studies