Open Educational Resources and Course Adopted Texts

Facilitator: Franklin Robinson,fcrobins@ncat.edu, 285-4210

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Textbook prices continue to rise with each new edition, making this a great time to consider more affordable options for your courses. Open Educational Resources (OER) and Course Adopted Texts are strong alternatives to traditional textbooks. Research shows that students and faculty who use OER find them comparable in quality to commercial textbooks, and studies confirm that OER can greatly reduce the cost of course materials. Lowering these costs can ease student financial stress and help reduce debt. Bluford Library supports faculty in exploring these alternatives by offering tools, services, and access to a wide range of databases. You can learn how to integrate licensed library eBooks and openly licensed materials into your courses as effective, no-cost or low-cost replacements for traditional textbooks. By exploring these options, you can provide your students with high quality resources that are both accessible and affordable. (Approximately 60 minutes)