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Open and affordable course content
VCU Libraries' Open and Affordable Course Content Initiative supports instructors as they work to transition their courses to zero textbook cost courses, using either open educational resources or library content.
VCU Libraries understands the importance of selecting the right course materials. Not only do zero textbook cost courses eliminate the cost burden for students, but they have been shown to improve student success while increasing instructor flexibility, including the ability to customize resources.
$6,099,954
in student savings
64,419
students impacted
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For questions, help, or information about open educational resources, please contact Jessica Kirschner, the Open Educational Resources Librarian.
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- Faculty: Apply by Feb. 23 for state grants to switch to open or no-cost course materials
December 14, 2021 — New round of funding available for VCU faculty's open course materials projects. - VCU Libraries celebrates Open Access Week 2021 Oct. 24-29
October 15, 2021 — This year’s theme, “It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity," aligns with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science. - Eight diverse projects awarded Affordable Course Content Awards
July 28, 2021 — New projects announced.