Built upon the 5R Permissions, the goal is to reduce the cost of college and increase the quality of pedagogy by ensuring that OER, including open textbooks, are freely available for postsecondary courses. [1]
The open resource movement has been around for a while, starting with static learning objects and transitioning to OER that allowed for revision and reuse. The ever-increasing cost of textbooks and student materials has helped to drive the OER movement forward.
According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, 7 in 10 students didn't purchase a textbook because it was too expensive. Through OER, the cost of student materials can be drastically reduced. OER also give instructors the ability to customize materials, creating the "perfect" textbook instead of being bound to traditional print resources.
Benefits for Faculty
Benefits for Students