Making Education Affordable: Reducing Textbook Costs, and Increasing College Access, with OER | Saylor Academy
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Summary:
"Key Takeaways:
- State agencies and college administrators can encourage OER adoption, and therefore textbook affordability, by offering support, guidance, and resources for faculty seeking OER.
- Oregon community colleges use Saylor Academy resources in 29 different courses spanning such subjects as marketing, public speaking, and chemistry.
- Open Educational Resources, including Saylor Academy OER, have been effective in supporting courses toward Z-Degree (zero textbook cost) programs."