September 27, 2016
Textbook Affordability in Higher Education: A Case Study Perspective
Location
Conrad
Start
9-27-2016 9:40 AM
End
9-27-2016 10:00 AM
Abstract
Textbook affordability is an increasingly pressing topic in U.S. higher education. In this presentation, we discuss the process of reaching out to faculty members about textbook affordability, and facilitating their efforts to adopt open course materials. Research about the effectiveness of open materials in three courses will be shared.
Format
Concurrent Session
Institutional level targeted
Higher Ed
Moderator
JoAnne Glenn, Pasco eSchool
Textbook Affordability in Higher Education: A Case Study Perspective
Conrad
Textbook affordability is an increasingly pressing topic in U.S. higher education. In this presentation, we discuss the process of reaching out to faculty members about textbook affordability, and facilitating their efforts to adopt open course materials. Research about the effectiveness of open materials in three courses will be shared.