Diane Harley, along with others, at the Center for Studies in Higher Education have published a paper on faculty attitudes towards open textbooks. The researchers found that faculty valued the flexibility of open textbooks, but found that there was insufficient number for widespread adoption. From the abstract:
A single, predetermined solution (e.g.,“open textbooks” or “open educational resources”) and such jargon may very well work against the OER movement and faculty’s willingness to explore new options. Finally, we strongly recommend that a wide range of faculty (and student) input be considered essential to any conversation about the future of textbook affordability.
Thanks to Cable Green for the link.
