Open Textbook Pilot Grantees Share Vision for Innovative Projects Across the U.S. - SPARC
peter.suber's bookmarks 2023-11-29
Summary:
"The U.S. Department of Education has named six new recipients of federal Open Textbook Pilot grants for FY23. Project leaders across the country are gearing up to use the nearly $12 million in awards to expand the use of Open Educational Resources (OER).
This latest investment brings the total investment in the pilot program (since its inception in 2018) to $47 million. The funding is aimed at saving students money, improving college success, and making higher education more accessible through open textbooks.
As SPARC continues to advocate for FY24 renewal of funding, here’s a snapshot of the most recent round of grants...."