Session Description:
In this mini-workshop we examined the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) upon student success metrics.
Recent studies suggest that day-one access to course materials, zero textbook costs, and innovative pedagogy that stimulates student engagement are all assets of OER that can contribute towards student success.
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