LibGuides: Open Educational Resources: Communications

Open Educational Resources

Introduction to Public Communication
Introduction to Public Communication is an open textbook created specifically for Indiana State University's COMM 101 course.
Communication in the Real World
This book overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics.
Communication Theory
This book is an introduction to communication theory — the theory of how humans share, encode, and decode what they know, what they need, and what they expect from each other.
Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition
This Open Textbook for Public Speaking was first created under a Round Three ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.
A Primer on Communication Studies
This book overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics.
Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking
Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes: helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and the emphasis on ethics in communication.

CIOS Text Project
The CIOS Open Text Project aims to increase the availability of important academic texts in communication, ensuring the widest possible readership, and continuing access.

Using Your Speech Power
Instructional materials for communication teachers and students

OER Commons
OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum.

National Speakers Association
At the National Speakers Association, we elevate excellence, share expertise, and challenge one another to improve so that you can become a better speaker.
Public Words
We work with individuals, executive teams, and organizations one by one, on highly customized, unique projects tailored to your specific needs.
Speak for Success
Public speaking blog from the Gernard Method; Performance Based Public Speaking Training
TED Talks
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.
How to Speak in Public
NY Times Year of Better Living Guide for Public Speaking by Adam Bryant