Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2023
Publication Title
Innovative Higher Education
Volume
48
Abstract
Most postsecondary instructors in the United States require students to use textbooks in their courses; however, the cost of commercial materials has increased, and copyright policies impede sharing, editing, and customizations of materials. The current study aimed to examine faculty motivation to adopt Open Educational Resources (OER) and how OER use relates to effective teaching practices. Survey data from 469 professors, instructors, lecturers, and research scientists were analyzed using structural equation modeling, which found that autonomous motivation (engagement with OER textbooks based on enjoyment, value) was the strongest positive predictor of current and future OER textbook use. However, use of OER textbooks was not related to self-reported teaching success. The results of this study contribute to better understanding faculty perceptions of and motivation for OER textbook use, along with informing OER adoption initiatives at postsecondary institutions.
Issue
2
First Page
371
Last Page
388
DOI
10.1007/s10755-022-09625-6
ISSN
1573-1758
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Michael J. Herbert, Virginia Clinton-Lisell, and Robert H. Stupnisky. "Faculty Motivation for OER Textbook Adoption and Future Use" (2023). Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications. 92.
https://commons.und.edu/ehb-fac/92