The Open Course Library is a collection of open course materials developed for 82 high‑enrollment courses in Washington State colleges. It includes textbooks, readings, course lessons, activities, and assessments.
In October 2011, 42 courses with open content were released (Phase 1); 40 more will be ready in March 2013 (Phase 2).
Key goals
To lower textbook costs for students to $30 or less per book.
To give faculty a flexible approach to controlling course content through high-quality open resources.
To provide learning opportunities to everyone in the state as well as contribute to the global open education movement.