What are Open Education Resources?
What are Open Education Resources?
Open Education Resources are free, useable, editable learning materials released under an open license. The materials can range from textbooks, journals, courses, and media. Open Education is gaining traction worldwide, click the videos and find out why.
Why are Open Education Resources Important?
- Open Textbooks Could Help Students Financially and AcademicallyAs the price of college textbooks continues to increase, more students are opting to skip the books even if their grades suffer, a survey conducted by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group has found. In a report released on Monday, the group said open textbooks—written by faculty members, peer-reviewed, and available free online—could help make textbooks affordable again.
