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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.
$3,996,198
in student savings
39,617
students impacted
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.
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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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- VCU Libraries celebrates Open Education Week March 1-5
February 25, 2021 — VCU Libraries celebrates Open Education Week, a global event to share and learn about the latest achievements in Open Education worldwide. - Affordable course content awards: Four new faculty projects underway
January 11, 2021 — Four new projects selected for financial awards that support creation of open, afforable materials.