Open educational resources (OER) have the potential to reduce costs, expand access to learning materials, and support educational continuity for incarcerated students. But how are OER currently being used in prison education programs, and what challenges shape their adoption?

In a webinar hosted by MHEC and the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), Ess Pokornowski and Sindy Lopez will share key findings, highlight opportunities for collaboration between open education and prison education practitioners, and discuss practical considerations for institutions interested in expanding access to OER in prison settings.

This webinar is intended for open education practitioners, faculty, librarians, prison education program leaders, higher education administrators, and others interested in expanding educational access and opportunity for incarcerated learners.

Register to join the webinar on November 4, 2026, at 2:00pm ET.