Students are opting out of purchasing textbooks because of cost — how OERs fit in | Education Dive

Though many experts have cited the importance of print materials for students, the increased use of open educational resources (OERs) is a benefit to cash-strapped students, and could be a potential marketing tool for higher ed institutions, which realize their applicants pools are increasingly concerned about egregious costs. In fact, a survey from last year indicated that OER usage may triple in the coming years, and there are increased efforts from state lawmakers to support the use of OERs in classrooms.