Brigham Young University

The Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University will conduct research to develop a framework of implementation for OER and affordability programs in postsecondary institutions around the country. The final report will include findings from surveys and interviews of OER program leaders and will provide insight into how postsecondary institutions can support effective implementation of OER.

The Open Education Group at Brigham Young University is an interdepartmental research group focused on increasing access to high-quality education through OER. The research group will facilitate the mentoring of graduate students in OER research in order to increase the quality and quantity of published research, the availability of research, and the capacity of future OER researchers. This work increases the research base regarding OER and builds the capacity of researchers interested in the field.

For many years, Brigham Young University has been a hub for research on the impact of OER and open textbooks. This grant would support the adoption of OER in Virginia community colleges and the launch of a library of open assessments and problem sets to make open textbooks more adoptable. This effort is designed to increase the supply of OER materials in the mainstream and encourage institutions to adopt them.