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    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education
    Primary user(s)
    Teacher, Administrator, Librarian
    Subject area(s)
    Life Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Academic Structures and Institutions
    Last updated
    9 November 2026
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    Open Educational Resources: Equitable and Affordable Nursing Education

    By Vivienne Evet Friday, Cynthia Hunt

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education · For Teacher, Administrator, Librarian · Language English

    Abstract

    This research report describes findings from a study conducted to learn students’ experiences using open educational resources (OER) in an online nursing research course. Twenty-three students participated in a pilot study in which traditional textbooks were replaced with OER as the primary course material. Data were collected by administering open-ended and closed-ended questions about students’ experiences and demographic characteristics. Findings indicated that OER were cost-effective, accessible, easy to navigate, and interesting. The resources were adequate to meet student learning outcomes. Challenges experienced were related to poor Internet access for a few students.

    Keywords Accelerated Nursing Education · Barriers to Higher Education · Higher Education Costs · Open Educational Resources · Textbooks