Posted on June 10, 2026June 18, 2026Evolving Open Education: Access and Credentials The hosts of Open-Ed Mic sat down with Dr. Lisa Young to discuss how her work in open education evolved from textbook affordability into a broader movement centered on equity, collaboration and student success. The episode explores the growth of OpenMaricopa, the role of community colleges in advancing access and the future of open education through artificial intelligence, microcredentials and workforce partnerships. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-011.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:50 — 49.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilitycommunity collegesGlobal Collaborationinnovationmicro-credentialsopen educationopen pedagogystudent success Posted on April 8, 2026May 14, 2026Future of the Textbook In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts chat with Daniel Williamson of OpenStax to explore the evolving future of textbooks and open education. He reflects on his journey into OER and discusses how shifts in student behavior, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming learning materials. The conversation highlights a move toward modular, personalized content and the need for sustainable, community-driven models. Williamson emphasizes engagement, trust, and collaboration as essential to ensuring open resources remain relevant, equitable, and impactful in a rapidly changing educational landscape. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-009.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:10 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationcommunity collegesEducational Technologyhigher education innovationmicro-credentialsopen contentopen educational resourcesOpenStaxtextbooksXR
Posted on April 8, 2026May 14, 2026Future of the Textbook In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts chat with Daniel Williamson of OpenStax to explore the evolving future of textbooks and open education. He reflects on his journey into OER and discusses how shifts in student behavior, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming learning materials. The conversation highlights a move toward modular, personalized content and the need for sustainable, community-driven models. Williamson emphasizes engagement, trust, and collaboration as essential to ensuring open resources remain relevant, equitable, and impactful in a rapidly changing educational landscape. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-009.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:10 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationcommunity collegesEducational Technologyhigher education innovationmicro-credentialsopen contentopen educational resourcesOpenStaxtextbooksXR