Category: Open Education News

Posted November 11, 2024

Learn more about open and affordable textbooks, open education, and open pedagogy at the Open & Affordable Community Forum on November 15.   Register now, and join the sessions that interest you on November 15! 

Posted October 23, 2024

Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. According to a Spring 2024 survey, 39% of JMU students chose not to enroll in a class due to the cost of textbooks and 30% of students said they take fewer […]

Posted September 26, 2024

JMU faculty, do you want to swap out an expensive textbook for an option that is open, available through JMU Libraries, or otherwise cost-free for your students? Apply by November 13, 2024 for an Open Adopt Grant, which awards $2,000 to instructors to support the integration of […]

Posted September 12, 2024

Posted August 20, 2024

Textbooks can be expensive. Open textbooks can help alleviate the burden of textbook costs for students. They also allow you to tailor course materials to achieve specific learning outcomes. Apply by October 4 to join the Fall 2024 edition of […]

Posted August 16, 2024

Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education?  You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]

Posted August 16, 2024

Students, if you’re feeling worried about how to pay for textbooks this semester, you’re not alone! JMU Libraries offers several options to help students find affordable textbooks. We’ve created this list to share the ways we can help and additional […]

Posted July 24, 2024

As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are 7 things we’re ready and eager to help you with:  Ready to get started? Request a consultation to get connected […]

Posted July 24, 2024

Putting the finishing touches on your fall reading lists? Consider our top 3 tips for making readings more accessible and affordable for your students: 1. Look for free and accessible media: As you decide what readings, videos, and other media […]

Posted July 18, 2024

Next semester, try open textbooks! They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. With open textbooks, you have the flexibility to save, share, and revise the material to align with course learning outcomes and equity and […]