BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Barnes
& Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED), one of the
largest contract operators of bookstores on college and university
campuses across the United States and a leading provider of digital
education services, today announced the launch of Barnes
& Noble Education Courseware to make it easier for faculty to
use Open Educational Resources (OER). The launch furthers the Company's
dedication to ensuring access to the most affordable course materials,
and driving positive student outcomes at colleges and universities
nationwide.
By building Courseware on a foundation of high quality OER, including OpenStax,
Barnes & Noble Education has created quality digital course materials
that will result in a significant reduction of cost for students, easier
implementation for faculty, and ultimately result in better learning
outcomes.
"Open educational resources are a cost-effective solution for today's
educators, but according to our research, less than five percent of
faculty adopt them, primarily due to effort required to assemble the
right materials for the first day of class," said Kanuj Malhotra, Chief
Operating Officer, Digital Education. "BNED Courseware enables faculty
to get started in minutes, easily add, delete or adapt content to match
their syllabi and conveniently access on-campus support."
The launch features 10 general education courses, including sociology,
psychology and economics, which can be purchased securely through one of
the Company's 770 Barnes
& Noble College campus bookstores. In addition to the digital
Courseware, a print companion will be made available so students can
learn in the format best suited for their needs. Faculty can continue to
consult with campus bookstore staff to ensure students have access to
their materials on the first day of class because BNED Courseware will
seamlessly integrate into leading learning management systems.
In addition, BNED Courseware provides integrated analytic insights
powered by the Company's LoudCloud
platform enabling faculty to help students progress and improve learning
outcomes.
Finally, all publishers can take advantage of this next generation
learning and analytics platform to provide frictionless delivery of
courseware on campus.
"We want to empower educators with the right insights, at the right
moments, to help their students succeed," Mr. Malhotra continued.
"Barnes & Noble Education Courseware gives faculty and administrators
the tools to improve personalized learning and retention at a
significantly lower cost to students, demonstrating our ongoing
commitment to driving student success at each campus we serve."
The company has received positive feedback from faculty after launching
pilot programs at a mix of dynamic colleges and universities, including
the Pennsylvania State University, Cuyahoga Community College and West
Liberty State College, and is now available for colleges and
universities to adopt for the Spring of 2017.
For more information on BNED Courseware, visit: www.bnedcourseware.com
ABOUT BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED), one of the
largest contract operators of bookstores on college and university
campuses across the United States and a leading provider of digital
education services, enhances the academic and social purpose of
educational institutions. Through its Barnes & Noble
College subsidiary, Barnes & Noble Education serves more than 5 million
college students and their faculty through its 770 stores on campuses
nationwide, delivering essential educational content and tools within a
dynamic retail environment. Through its digital platforms LoudCloud and
Yuzu®, Barnes & Noble Education offers an excellent digital
reading experience and access to a broad catalog of digital academic
relevant titles. Barnes & Noble Education acts as a strategic partner to
drive student success; provide value and support to students and
faculty; and create loyalty and retention, all while supporting the
financial goals of college and university partners.
General information on Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. can be obtained by
visiting the Company's corporate website: www.bned.com.
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Barnes & Noble
Education, Inc.
Carolyn J. Brown, 908-991-2967
Vice President,
Corporate Communications
cbrown@bned.com
Source: Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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