ORONO, Maine, Sept. 2 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
University of Maine students could see more free or low-cost course materials as UMaine Libraries expands its support for open educational resources, or OER.
OER are teaching, learning and research materials that are openly licensed, allowing instructors to use, adapt and share them at little or no cost to students. They offer an alternative to traditional textbooks and other commercial course materials.
UMaine Libraries has expanded its support for OER over the past year, including a grant program that helps faculty create, adapt or adopt openly licensed course materials. With funding from the Office of the Provost, faculty can receive awards of up to $1,500...