Saylor Discussion Forums are now live!

Have a question about a Saylor.org course? Want to introduce yourself to other Saylor.org students? You’re in luck! With today’s launch of the Saylor Discussion Forums, we’re excited to provide a place for Saylor.org students to say hello to other students, ask a question, or start a conversation. I chatted with Devon Ritter, Saylor’s Special […]

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The Saylor Foundation’s Open Textbook Challenge

NOTE: The OTC has ended, but you can visit our collection of textbooks here. “The Saylor Foundation’s Open Textbook Challenge” by Melissa Venable was originally posted on OnlineCollege.org on 22 May 2012.   Calling all academic authors! The Saylor Foundation’s Open Textbook Challenge is expanding, and awarding $20,000 for accepted textbooks that align with eligible Saylor courses […]

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U.S. Petition: In Support of Open Access to Publicly Funded Research

“Sign the U.S. Petition to Support Public Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research” by Timothy Vollmer was originally published on Creative Commons on 21 May 2012. This week, open access advocates in the United States and around the world are rallying around a petition that urges public access to publicly funded research. The petition is now […]

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The Art Story Foundation Builds Saylor.org’s ARTH208

Have you heard? Saylor.org is now hosting a complete, college-level Modern Art course – built entirely through a partnership with the Art Story Foundation! When the Saylor Foundation’s consulting professors set out to build ARTH208: Modern Art, they stumbled upon the Art Story Foundation’s website, which hosts thousands of educational materials focused solely on Modern […]

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