Lumen Learning
6.6#10 in open educational resource platforms$350 one-timeAndroidiOSWeb
VisitLumen Learning vs OpenStax
What both publish
| Fact | Lumen Learning | OpenStax |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Lumen aims to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA criteria and describes screen-reader text, image alt text, video captions and transcripts, and text alternatives for interactives. | OpenStax works toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 compliance and uses Level Access for automated and manual accessibility reviews. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Integration limit | Integration with learning management systems other than Canvas, Blackboard Learn, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle is not officially supported. | OpenStax does not support beta, sandbox or test LMS environments, and unsupported LTI systems receive no integration guidance. |
| LMS integrations | Lumen fully supports Instructure Canvas, Blackboard Learn, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle; Waymaker and OHM provide automatic grade return for built-in quizzes and graded assessments. | Supported integrations include Blackboard Learn and Ultra, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle 3.10 or later, Schoology and other LTI 1.3 systems. |
Lumen Learning plans
- Per Student Course Support Fee$35, paid once
- Success Accelerator for Waymaker and OHM$350, paid once
- Lumen Circles Fellowship$750, paid once
- Annualized Pricing—
OpenStax plans
- OpenStax textbooksFree
- OpenStax AssignablePriced on request
Pick Lumen Learning if…
Lumen suits higher education faculty and institutions seeking digital course materials, customization, and faculty support. It is particularly relevant for introductory, general education, and developmental courses.
Pick OpenStax if…
OpenStax suits students seeking free introductory-course textbooks and educators who need course materials or LMS assignments. Some student features and a small number of titles require an account.