Use Open Educational Resources to Reduce Financial Barriers to Academic Success
Use this brief to learn more about open educational resources and the role they play in increasing student equity.
An important component of the college affordability conversation is the rising cost of course materials. According to the College Board, the average college student should budget more than $1,200 per year for textbooks and supplies. Similarly, an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that between 1977 and 2015 the cost of textbooks has increased by 1,041%.
This rise in the price of textbooks and supporting materials has serious student success implications as students delay purchasing textbooks or even decide which course to take based on the cost of materials.
To overcome these hurdles, institutions often prioritize large enrollment courses with costly textbooks. Many faculty and staff use existing rubrics to check the accuracy, relevance, and accessibility of available resources before including them in their courses.
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