American University is latest to shift toward OER to make college more affordable
| Published | 5 October 2017 |
| Publisher | edscoop, Scoop News Group |
| Country | United States, North America |
ABSTRACT
Through the Open Textbook Network, AU students can access hundreds of free, openly licensed textbooks.| Keywords | American University · Education IT News · higher education · OER · open education resources · Open Educational Resources · Open Textbook Network |
| Published at | Washington, D.C |
| Refereed | Does not apply |
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| URL | https://edscoop.com//american-university-lowers-costs-for-students-through-open-textbook-network |
| Access date | 3/15/2018 |
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