MSU has become a national leader in through tools like Spartan Ally , which scans textbooks for accessibility (e.g., screen-reader compatibility, alt-text, reading grade level). The paradox: while MSU pushes digital-first texts to reduce costs and increase access for students with disabilities, the user experience often suffers. Students report that navigating a "digital textbook" across seven different library platforms (JSTOR, ProQuest, MSU’s proprietary repository) is more cognitively taxing than flipping a physical page. The MSU textbook, in its digital avatar, has solved cost but not cognitive load.
MSU faculty have also reported positive experiences with OERs. "The ability to customize and adapt OERs has allowed me to better tailor my course to the needs of my students," said Dr. Mark Weiss, an associate professor in MSU's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. "It's been a game-changer for my teaching." msu textbook
Located in the International Center , this is the official MSU bookstore operated by Follett. It offers new, used, and rental books. Student Book Store Book store ClosedEast Lansing, MI, United States MSU has become a national leader in through
