Discussions of open educational resources (OER) adoption and zero textbook cost (ZTC) courses often result in three types of data dissemination: cost savings, satisfaction, and materials. In this article we
The expansion of open educational resources (OER) adoption by faculty requires mentorship, guidance, and comradery to create a community of adopters. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here we outline the
Nestled in the heart of Lancaster County in South Central Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a public liberal arts institution that serves around 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As one of
To promote faculty interest in OER, Millersville University’s Open Education Working Group and Center for Academic Excellence began by studying research on factors that influence faculty involvement and motivation on
Encouraging an OER partnership to begin as and ultimately remain a grassroots effort is critical to its continued success. Programs and partnerships at Millersville University that are led by faculty
Millersville’s Open Education Working Group was initially formed by like-minded faculty, librarians, and staff who wanted to promote the use of OER across campus. The self-assembled group planned events for
Discussions of “open” in education predate and extend far beyond open educational resources (OER). For decades educators have carefully crafted assignments and spaces to help students freely and responsibly connect
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities worldwide have been forced to transition to all-online teaching, and while some researchers are reporting that this will decrease college students’ desire to continue
Unprecedented. Disrupted. Challenging. These are a few of the words that have been used—and overused—to describe the landscape of higher education during COVID-19. I would like to add one more
In recent months, faculty members and their institutions across the nation and around the world have embraced the necessity of transitioning courses to various remote delivery modes. While most faculty
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