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Waymaker

Combines OER with custom learning tools to improve communication between students and teachers.

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Candela

Extremely affordable e-books with curated text, video, interactives, and other learning materials.

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Waymaker

Combines enriched OER with personalized learning tools that improve faculty-student connections

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OHM

From arithmetic to calculus, Lumen OHM provides online homework and other learning resources at a low cost.

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Leading OER Courses

Explore some of Lumen’s leading OER courses in high-enrollment subjects, and visit our full catalog.

Waymaker Introduction to Psychology

With the OpenStax Psychology textbook as a foundation, this course enriches learning with frequent real-world examples, curated videos, selected NOBA content, and interactive learning activities to foster practical skills.

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Waymaker Concepts in Statistics

Using highly interactive learning design by Carnegie Mellon OLI, this course teaches the fundamental principles of statistics using simulations and lab-style synthesis activities to invite hands-on exploration.

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Lumen OHM College Algebra

In addition to interactive practice problems, assessments, OER text, and video, this course uses real-world problems in every module to engage students and show them how to apply math in everyday life.

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Waymaker Introduction to Business

This ready-to-adopt Introduction to Business course develops students’ understanding of business fundamentals with learning design structured around timely, real-world case studies and examples.

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Waymaker English Composition I

This course develops students’ critical reading, writing, and research skills at the college level, with course design structured around essential parts of the academic writing process.

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Lumen OHM Math for Liberal Arts

This course provides mathematical skills necessary to fulfill a liberal arts degree. Real-world examples throughout the course engage learners and provide context for how mathematical concepts apply in everyday life.

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Scaling & Sustainability

OER Degree

Replace expensive textbooks with open educational resources across an entire degree program.

GE Curriculum

Our course catalog includes high-enrollment and general education courses students will need to complete their degree.

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Testimonials

Lumen Learning has been a critical partner to us in our ground-breaking transition to extend the benefits of open educational resources to our students and academic programs.

Daniel DeMarte

Daniel DeMarte

VP for Academic Affairs & CAO, Tidewater Community College

The Lumen team has been paramount in our success with OER thus far. They have introduced us to so many resources, supported us in getting started, supporting us in building the courses we want to build, and now they are supporting us in our future endeavors.

Suzanne Mozdy

Suzanne Mozdy

Math Department Chair, Salt Lake Community College

Using open textbooks, my students don’t have to wait for financial aid or make tough budgeting choices to buy the textbook. They are also doing better. They hit the ground running from the very beginning of the course.

Wendy Riggs

Wendy Riggs

Adjunct Biology Instructor, College of the Redwoods