Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
January 2014
Publication Title
WASC Academic Resources Conference
Disciplines
Education | Library and Information Science
Abstract
The average annual cost to students for textbooks is $1,754, and a recent survey found that 49% of students were likely or very likely to not buy a required textbook because of the cost. When cost is an obstacle, learning is hampered. To combat soaring costs, we launched an Affordable Learning Solutions campaign, engaging faculty in finding textbook alternatives that lower costs and improve learning. This session will explore how we recruited faculty and walk attendees through one class that uses low-cost materials and open educational resources available online.
Recommended Citation
Ann Agee and Mike Jerbic. "Keeping Education Affordable: Engaging Faculty in a Textbook Alternatives Program" WASC Academic Resources Conference (2014).
