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.

In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts chat with Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell, an associate professor at the University of North Dakota, who shares her research behind open educational resources, digital learning and student motivation. She discusses learning outcomes, open pedagogy, accessibility concerns and how faculty can make evidence-based decisions about course materials.