Exploring Alternatives to Expensive Textbooks Through Open Education | 2018 News and Press | News & Press | SUU

The cost to attend college can be daunting. Tuition, housing and utilities add up quickly, and the cost of textbooks is one expense that continues to grow at an alarming rate. Open Education Week, which will be celebrated from March 5 through 9, is a global movement that is picking up traction. With a goal to share resources, tools, and practices to improve worldwide educational access and effectiveness, open education is combining the tradition of faculty-directed learning with 21st century technology.