Developing an IMC Course Using Open Educational Resources

Abstract

The cost of college tuition continues to climb each year, and textbook prices are following suit. Many students cannot afford to buy required textbooks until they receive financial aid, which often takes several weeks. This delay can hinder academic performance as students may be forced to take exams and complete assignments without having read the necessary material. Even for students without financial concerns, textbook cost is often considered to be incredibly high. Today there are many resources that professors can access to create courses with free content such as free online texts, OER sites, videos, and LinkedIn Learning. Pros and Cons of using OER materials will be addressed and resources for various topics in IMC will be provided. Finally, a brief discussion on the use of Artificial Intelligence in an IMC class will be considered.