openeducation
nounUK /ˌəʊpən ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌoʊpən ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən/
Learning you can get for free and use however you like.
Many students use open education to study without paying for expensive books.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A movement that shares teaching materials freely so anyone can learn.
The open education movement helps teachers share their lessons with the world.
3. Schooling that anyone can join without special rules or fees.
The village started an open education program for adults who never finished school.
4. Using free, openly licensed resources instead of costly textbooks.
Her college switched to open education to cut costs for students.