Reducing the Cost of Textbooks via Open Educational Rescources
The rising cost of textbooks on college campuses is becoming a major impediment to student success. Textbook costs have outpaced inflation by 300% over the last 30 years. Students spend an average of $1,200 per year on textbooks. 7 out of 10 students have forgone purchasing college textbooks because of cost, according to a recent PIRG survey on 13 college campuses.
The Alt-Textbook Project is intended to offer an alternative to expensive textbooks using open education resources. It empowers faculty to innovate pedagogically, enhance access for NC State students to high-quality, tailored educational materials, and reduce the financial burden of expensive textbooks.
