Results of 16 studies that examine either (1) the influence of OER on student learning outcomes in higher education settings or (2) the perceptions of college students and instructors of OER.
A summary of empirical research on the impacts of OER
Benefits of Open Educational Resources:
Saves money for students by providing course materials that are freely accessible to everyone
Provides immediate access to course materials on the first day of class
Allows instructors to customize course content to their specific instructional needs
Gives the opportunity to include diverse voices, examples, and perspectives in the curriculum
Improves student engagement and success
Did You Know...
The high cost of some course materials can impede students’ academic success.
MTSU advises undergraduates to budget $1260/year for books and supplies and advises graduate students to budget $540/year. (See Cost of Attendance webpage)
