But students have some other options to consider if they want to avoid expensive textbooks. Some schools are starting to use open source educational materials instead of traditional textbooks.

Source: Florida Virtual Campus (2022). 2022 Student Textbook and Instructional Materials Survey. Tallahassee, FL. Open-Source Textbooks are a way to help alleviate the financial burden faced by many ...

The consortium advocates for open textbooks and other materials, believing they bring greater access to higher education. Open educational resources include textbooks and other learning materials that ...