Professors turn to free class materials as part of push to scale back on expensive textbooks - Henry Huvos, GW Hatchet

The University is transitioning to open source materials as part of a push to ease the burden of high textbook costs many students face. Some professors have started providing free class materials in their own curriculum, coinciding with a grant for faculty to start using free open-source learning materials next year. Officials are also paying students through a “buy back” program to alleviate GW’s $1,400 annual projected textbook cost as part of a broader push to make class materials more affordable.

https://www.gwhatchet.com/2022/02/14/professors-turn-to-free-class-materials-as-part-of-push-to-scale-back-on-expensive-textbooks/