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M.O.S.T. OER Workshop Series

Register for upcoming statewide OER workshops

M.O.S.T. OER Workshop Series  We are excited to offer you the opportunity to register for an upcoming series of webinars on high-demand topics in OER, hosted by the Maryland Open Source Textbook...

Posted: December 1, 2020, 9:31 AM

Consider Open Educational Resource (OER) Adoption for Spring

USM M.O.S.T. initiative highlights advantages for students

As the fall semester winds down and you begin turning your attention to spring 2021, I would like to encourage you to think about adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) for your spring...

Posted: November 20, 2020, 11:20 AM

MOST Commons: A Resource to Support Remote Teaching

OER online webinar

Dear Colleague, I thought you might be interested in this webinar sponsored by MarylandOnline which will take place next Tuesday, March 31st. Please see the description and registration...

Posted: March 30, 2020, 3:42 PM

Advancing Student Success with Open Educational Resources

Supporting the UMBC Mission and Vision

Using Open Educational Resources (OER) is not just about inexpensive textbook alternatives, it is about advancing student retention, grades, and graduation rates. Given UMBC’s Mission and Vision...

Posted: January 22, 2020, 9:23 AM

Submit a Proposal for the M.O.S.T. 2020 OER Grant Program

Three grant programs (2 new!) announced for 2020

The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for the 2020 OER Grant Program. For 2020, M.O.S.T. is seeking proposals for two grant...

Posted: December 16, 2019, 11:01 AM

Join this Webinar!: Navigating the OER Provider Landscape

Don't miss it - hosted by the M.O.S.T. and MarylandOnline

Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for a webinar jointly hosted by the Maryland Open Source Textbook  (M.O.S.T) Initiative and MarylandOnline, entitled Navigating the OER...

Posted: October 2, 2019, 1:14 PM

Join the M.O.S.T. Regional Open Educational Resource Forum

Discuss OER accessibility, quality, student success

Are you new to open educational resources (OER) and interested in learning how to adopt or scale OER in your course or across your institution? Register to join the Maryland Open Source...

Posted: August 12, 2019, 10:01 AM

Advancing Student Success with Open Educational Resources

Supporting the UMBC Mission and Vision

Using Open Educational Resources (OER) is not just about inexpensive textbook alternatives, it is about advancing student retention, grades, and graduation rates. Given UMBC’s Mission and Vision...

Posted: May 10, 2019, 11:22 AM

Deadline Extended - M.O.S.T. High-impact OER Grant Program

Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals - Submit by 3/22/19

The deadline to submit a proposal for the Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative 2019 High-impact OER Mini-Grant Program has been extended by one week to Friday, March 22,...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 1:17 PM

Register for a M.O.S.T. Forum on OER in Higher Education

Learn about open educational resources and adoption in USM

Register for a M.O.S.T. Regional Forum on OER in Higher Education Are you new to open educational resources (OER) and interested in learning how to adopt or scale OER in your course or across...

Posted: March 5, 2019, 1:42 PM