In open education, adoption refers to the use of an open textbook or other open educational resource in the classroom.

For adoption tracking purposes, BCcampus Open Education defines adoption as follows: “Each adoption refers to a course section within a specific term and year for which an open textbook has replaced a primary textbook or educational resource that must be purchased.” See Open Textbook Stats for more information.

If you’re an instructor at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia, please fill out the BCcampus Open Education Adoption Form so we may track usage in this province.