Are you using open/alternative textbooks or materials in your course?
Open-source textbooks have been found to increase both engagement and satisfaction for students, while lowering their financial burden. At WSU, you can have your course designated as either OAT-Z (zero cost) or OAT-L (low cost of $50 or less) under the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative, which gives your course visibility to students in the schedule as an OAT course.
Open-source course materials include:
- Open-access textbook
- Library resources
- Open educational materials
- Multimedia resources
- Faculty-authored materials
For more information on OAT courses and materials, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative website, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms.
The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for fall 2026 is Feb. 15.
