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In a survey of more than 900 students from fall 2020 who completed courses that utilized no-cost or low-cost Open Educational Resources (OER), UMBC students said they appreciated saving money on...

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to register for an upcoming series of webinars on high-demand topics in OER, hosted by the Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative in...

The Call for Proposals for the 2021 Faculty OER Mini-grants is now open. The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative has several grant opportunities for faculty who are interested in...

The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative is now accepting session proposals for the 2021 M.O.S.T. State Summit, which will take place virtually April 8-9, 2021.  The theme of...

Using Open Educational Resources (OER) is not just about inexpensive textbook alternatives, it is about advancing student retention, grades, and graduation rates. Given UMBC’s Mission and Vision...

Using Open Educational Resources (OER) is not just about inexpensive textbook alternatives, it is about advancing student retention, grades, and graduation rates. Given UMBC’s Mission and Vision...

Register for a M.O.S.T. Regional Forum on OER in Higher Education Are you new to open educational resources (OER) and interested in learning how to adopt or scale OER in your course or across...

Mark your calendar to attend one of FOUR upcoming events across Maryland on the topic of open educational resources (OER) in higher education, hosted by the Maryland Open Source Textbook...

The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce the High-impact OER Mini-Grant Program, a new funding program designed to strategically support Maryland public...