Zero-Cost Textbook Initiative

A Zero-Cost Textbook course at Hudson County Community College is a course wherein students will not have to purchase a textbook.

* Zero-Cost Textbook courses can be created by faculty using exclusively licensed OER materials or in combination with materials which are free at the point of access for students.

* Supplementary materials may be required.

• Provide access to current educational materials and resources that align with quality academic standards
• Promote mastery of student learning outcomes
• Provide instructional materials at no cost to students
• Promote access to learning by meeting individual needs and interests
• Increase student engagement using innovative learning materials and experiences
• Improve teaching and learning through collaborations
• Advance creativity and innovation in teaching

• Notify your coordinator and division dean
  • Upon doing so, you will be assigned to one of the aforementioned priorities.
• Meet with librarian and Instructional Technologist to discuss needs
  • In collaboration with librarian, curate course materials, conform with IP law and ADA requirements
  • In collaboration with Instructional Technologist, field materials on Canvas
• Present course to OER Committee for review and approval
• Submit course data on student engagement and student success to OER Committee as requested
• At the end of term, complete a survey and return it to the OER Committee
• Regularly inspect to insure that course materials remain available