Assessing the Savings from Open Educational Resources on Student Academic Goals Tarah K. Ikahihifo, Kristian J. Spring, Jane Rosecrans, and Josh Watson, IRRODL

Our study found that most students considered OER to be as good or better in terms of quality and engagement as traditional texts, while also allowing them to put saved funds toward their educational pursuits. As rising costs in higher education affect current and potential students, faculty and students are looking for ways to cut costs where possible. Open educational resources (OER) are a viable option to replace expensive traditional textbooks without sacrificing quality. This article presents the results of a study conducted with students at a Virginia community college who took courses that used OER. http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/2754/4442