Babson Research group published an interesting report on the use of educational resources in US Higher education. The study shows multiple factors are in place to support rapid future increases in awareness and use of OER: Faculty and department… more »
Tag: "open textbooks"
In the Open Access Journal International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) three researchers of the University System of Georgia published on the student and faculty perception of OpenStax in high enrollment courses: more »
Today the great folks of OERhub launched an open text book about open research. The book is based on two iteration of an open course they have run in the past: This resource will help you explore what open research is, how you can ethically and openly… more »
Last week University of Maryland announced that they are replacing all the textbook with no-costs online resources.
As of this fall, UMUC has moved away from publisher textbooks to no-cost digital resources embedded in courses, saving each UMUC… more »
Today, US Senators Durbin and Franken introduced the Affordable College Textbook Act for consideration by the US Senate. This act specifically supports the use of OER and open textbooks. From the press release:
Textbook costs are one of the most over… more »
Audrey Watters is one of the rare Educational technology journalists and she is really good at. This month she is doing a serie about the top Ed-Tech trends of 2012. She has now publiced 8 really great articles that everyone in education should read.… more »