Kendall Hunt and Great River Learning Join OpenStax Technology Partners Program to Enhance Educational Resources

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company and its digital division, Great River Learning (GRL), have officially entered the OpenStax Technology Partners Program, signaling a significant advancement in educational resource integration and accessibility.

The partnership aims to merge OpenStax's open educational resources (OER) with Kendall Hunt and GRL's digital learning platforms, creating more flexible and engaging educational experiences for faculty and students. By combining OpenStax's trusted content with Kendall Hunt's customizable digital solutions, the collaboration seeks to address critical challenges in higher education content delivery.

Chad Chandlee, President and COO of Kendall Hunt, emphasized the company's long-standing commitment to localized, course-specific content that drives improved learning outcomes. The partnership represents an opportunity to extend their digital solutions to a broader range of educational institutions.

The collaboration will enable educators to more effectively tailor course content and provide students with multimedia-rich learning experiences across various academic disciplines. OpenStax's Managing Director, Daniel Williamson, highlighted the program's goal of creating a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated educational technologies.

This strategic partnership underscores a growing trend in educational technology toward more adaptable, accessible, and innovative learning resources. By combining open educational resources with advanced digital tools, the initiative aims to reduce educational costs and enhance student engagement and learning effectiveness.