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Reusable learning objects (RLOs): Copyright: Creative Commons licences for RLOs

A complete guide to rlos that can be used in your classes.

National Forum Open Licencing Resources

Open Licensing Toolkit:

Creative Commons Licences and examples

What does "Creative Commons" mean?

Creative Commons Licences explained

RLOs are free to be reused in most instances but not in every case. 

In order to find out how an object can be used legally please check the license included in the object and any terms and conditions mentioned.

The different types of Creative Commons licenses limit what exactly you can do with any RLO. These are explained below.