Inclusive or Exclusive? Reexamining "Inclusive Access" Textbook Programs

Description: In an effort to make course materials more affordable and accessible, many campuses are experimenting with “Inclusive Access” programs. Designed by the textbook industry, Inclusive Access is a sales model that adds the cost of digital course content into students’ tuition and fees—in other words, automatic textbook billing. While the advertised benefits of these programs have been widely promoted by vendors, there are also drawbacks for students and faculty that deserve equal attention. At a time where access to course materials is part of meeting students’ basic needs in higher education, what campuses are doing to reduce costs matters. Join this special Open Education Week webcast to get the facts on what Inclusive Access programs mean for your campus, explore how they differ from open models like OER, and examine whether Inclusive Access is “inclusive” at all. Also learn how to access resources and more information from InclusiveAccess.org. This webcast will be recorded and a recording sent to registered attendees. Anyone interested in learning more about automatic textbook billing models and their implications for students can participate. Outcomes: Understand automatic textbook billing models Facts on the impact automatic textbook billing models have on student equity.