2026-02 Special Edition Open Education Week

Open Education WeekOEWeek is an annual global celebration dedicated to sharing and promoting achievements in Open Education.Launched in 2012 by Open Education Global, this week provides a platform for educators, practitioners, and students to connect, learn, and inspire one another through sharing the innovative open educational practices they have devised.-OEGlobal Open Education Week returns to The University of New Mexico on March 2-6, celebrating global efforts to advance open education and equitable access to knowledge.UNM will host a mix of in-person and virtual events, including free book fairs featuring books in Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili, as well as hands-on crafting and webinars on OER, advocacy, and audience-centered design.Faculty, students, and community members are invited to participate and explore how open education reduces barriers, saves students money, and supports inclusive learning.Keep an eye out for the press release on UNM News and visit our OER Champions page for additional details about our presenters.Follow UNM Libraries on Instagram and Facebook for event posts and reminders about NMOER activities.