We are believers in an open-source model of educational materials -- use what you need for your students. Please credit our work if you share your materials beyond your own classes, and do not use our ...

We’re taking the stress out of textbook shopping. Textbooks are expensive, and the process of identifying your required materials, shopping for the best prices, and ensuring you have them all by the ...

Over half of students say the cost of course materials has caused them to take fewer courses or not register for a specific course, according to the National Course Materials Survey 2023. The survey, ...

The cost of a textbook can be a barrier to student success. Western Michigan University Libraries offers a variety of alternatives for instructors who would like to stop using commercial textbooks for ...

After decades of rising course materials costs, students are finally feeling some relief. Yet even though spending on course materials is trending downward, textbook affordability continues to weigh ...

As faculty prepare to deliver more instruction remotely, using videoconferencing and related tools, we are providing this brief review of rules on copyright, both for protecting your own copyright, ...

Choosing course materials that are available digitally is key to increasing the likelihood that all students have access to them on the first day. Whenever possible, prioritize HTML-based materials ...

For many classes, all required materials may be available on Canvas. Check your course Canvas page to ensure you understand what materials are required. Northwestern recommends ordering course ...