COC Highlighted in Open Educational Resources Book
COC Highlighted in Open Educational Resources Book
Source: SCV News
Date: 03/27/2026 2:17pm
Article Summary:
**College of the Canyons Featured in New Book Highlighting California’s Leadership in Open Educational Resources Movement**
A new book by Barbara Illowsky spotlights College of the Canyons’ significant role in advancing the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement, highlighting collaborative efforts that helped expand Zero Textbook Cost pathways across California higher education. The publication details how educators and policymakers worked together to reduce financial barriers for students, with COC alone saving students more than $5 million in textbook costs last year. The book is available to read online for free.
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Date: 03/27/2026 2:17pm
Article Summary:
**College of the Canyons Featured in New Book Highlighting California’s Leadership in Open Educational Resources Movement**
A new book by Barbara Illowsky spotlights College of the Canyons’ significant role in advancing the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement, highlighting collaborative efforts that helped expand Zero Textbook Cost pathways across California higher education. The publication details how educators and policymakers worked together to reduce financial barriers for students, with COC alone saving students more than $5 million in textbook costs last year. The book is available to read online for free.
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