Join in the celebration of Open Education Week on March 2-6, 2026. Learn how to make education more accessible and affordable for all students.
You may have already encountered or implemented open education practices in your classes: Open Education includes things like free online textbooks, course materials that instructors can adapt for their students, and making visuals and other media free for educational use.
Did you know that PCC offers classes with low or no cost textbooks? See How to Find Low/No Cost Materials Classes at PCC to learn about this option.
This 2:46 video examines the high cost of College textbooks and how it affects the student experience at PCC.
Join us at all campus libraries on Monday March 2nd from 12-2pm to kick-off Open Ed week with cake and coffee! All students, staff, and faculty are invited.
Open education benefits everyone by providing access to knowledge and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with others. Learn more about PCC’s OER initiative and how it is benefiting students at the initiative website: pcc.edu/library/oer.
Find online webinars and events at Open Education Week and find OER events happening around the state at Open Oregon Educational Resources.
The OER Steering Committee is delighted to share news about the ongoing PCC OER Grant program! This program provides funding for PCC faculty and APs who plan to adopt, revise, or maintain open educational resources for their classes.
Check the PCC OER Grants page for more information.