$1,200 per year on books? Open education resources offer alternatives to expensive textbooks - St. George News

Textbooks play a big part in the cost of higher education. Students pay an average of $1,200 per year on books, and expense that’s usually paid directly out-of-pocket, not with scholarships or financial aid. The cost for textbooks has risen 90 percent in 18 years. The Consumer Price Index for textbooks has increased at a higher rate than that of new home prices and medical care. The high cost of books has forced many students to reconsider purchasing the materials, even if it meant that going without the textbook could hurt their grades. https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/03/09/prc-open-education-resources-offer-alternatives-to-expensive-textbooks/#.WqQgrx3wbow