'Open Educational Resources' promoted in U.S. senate proposal
| Published | 2015 |
| Journal | Education Week |
| Publisher | Editorial Projects in Education |
ABSTRACT
Federal lawmakers want to encourage schools to consider using free, modifiable learning resources for students before investing in costly textbooks and curricula. A move in the U.S. Senate to promote [...]| Keywords | government regulation · Open Educational Resources |
| ISSN | 0277-4232 |
| Rights | © 2015 Editorial Projects in Education |
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