Category: Open Education News
Faculty: Apply for a Grant to Transition to Open Textbooks & Course Materials
Posted December 19, 2024
Are you concerned about the high cost of course materials for your students? Consider applying for a grant of $5,000 to $50,000 to help reduce the costs of higher education for Virginia students by eliminating the costs of textbooks and […]
11 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted December 10, 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 […]
6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester
Posted December 6, 2024
It’s almost the end of the semester! As you wrap up fall, reflect, and start preparing for spring, remember that even though Carrier is under construction, we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we’re eager […]
JMU Libraries is working to make textbooks more affordable
Posted November 21, 2024
At JMU Libraries, free and equitable access to information is at the core of what we do. Here are four ways we are working to make textbooks and other academic resources more freely available for JMU students: 1. We encourage […]
Open & Affordable Community Forum on November 15, 2024
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!
Faculty: Apply for a $2000 Grant to Switch to Open (No-Cost) Course Materials
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 […]
Open Educational Resources Address College Costs (from JMU News)
Posted September 12, 2024
Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum
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 […]
Help! I Can’t Afford My Textbooks!
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 […]
7 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
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 […]
