HomePublicationsOpen Access Book Series Published Books Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionOpen Access Book Series Browse Our Books Forthcoming Books Editorial Board Series Editors Proposal Guidelines Author Guide The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Open Access Book Series features concise, peer-reviewed books that advance research and practice in engaged learning. The series includes authored books and edited collections for an international, multidisciplinary higher education audience interested in evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning, and student success. All books in the series are freely available online under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and are published with the goal of expanding access to scholarship across higher education. Explore the complete collection of CEL Open Access Books below. Each book is freely available online and accompanied by open-access resources designed to support teaching, learning, discussion, and faculty development. Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: A Collaborative Syllabus for Higher Education Leadership Edited by Linda Adler-Kassner and Chris W. GallagherPublished: May 2026DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa11 Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn invites readers to explore leadership as an ongoing process of learning, reflection, and practice. Designed for reading groups, workshops, seminars, and classrooms, this collaborative syllabus brings together perspectives from scholars and administrators who examine how leaders develop through experience, theory, identity, and relational work. Explore the book → The SoTL Guide: (Re)Orienting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Nancy L. Chick, Peter Felten, and Katarina MårtenssonPublished: November 2025DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa10 A practical and accessible guide for educators developing scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) projects, The SoTL Guide supports readers across disciplines, career stages, and levels of SoTL experience. The book explores how educators can ask meaningful questions, conduct inquiry, share findings, and participate in communities of scholarly practice. Explore the book → Inclusive Pedagogy in Practice: Perspectives from Equity-Minded College Educators Edited by Amelia Koford, Corinne Castro, and Christopher BollingerPublished: April 2025DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa9 This collection explores inclusive teaching practices through the experiences and research of equity-minded educators. Contributors examine approaches to creating more inclusive learning environments while emphasizing reflection, continuous learning, and community. Explore the book → Counterstory Pedagogy: Student Letters of Resilience, Healing, and Resistance Edited by Adriana AldanaPublished: December 2024DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa8 Grounded in Critical Race Theory and narrative inquiry, Counterstory Pedagogy explores letter writing as a practice for amplifying student voices, examining systems of oppression, and fostering critical reflection, empathy, and transformative learning. Explore the book → Online, Open, and Equitable Education: Lessons from Teaching and Learning during the Global Pandemic Edited by Nancy K. Turner, Nick Baker, David J. Hornsby, Aline Germain-Rutherford, David Graham, and Brad WuetherickPublished: July 2024DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa7 This global collection documents how higher education educators responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and examines the relationship between online learning, openness, and equity. Contributors share research, reflections, and practices that inform future approaches to accessible and inclusive education. Explore the book → Becoming a SoTL Scholar Edited by Janice Miller-Young and Nancy L. ChickPublished: June 2024DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa6 Becoming a SoTL Scholar explores the identities, communities, and practices that shape scholars of teaching and learning. Through practical guidance and personal narratives, the book supports educators as they develop sustained engagement with SoTL. Explore the book → Writing Beyond the University: Preparing Lifelong Learners for Lifewide Writing Edited by Julia Bleakney, Jessie L. Moore, and Paula RosinskiPublished: October 2022DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa5 This collection examines how writing supports lifelong and lifewide learning beyond academic contexts. Contributors explore writing across professional, personal, and civic settings and consider how higher education can prepare learners to write for diverse audiences and purposes. Explore the book → What Teaching Looks Like: Higher Education through Photographs By Cassandra Volpe Horii and Martin SpringborgPublished: June 2022DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa4 Combining documentary photography with research-based discussion, this book offers new ways of seeing teaching and learning in higher education. Through images and analysis, the authors highlight the complexity, creativity, and human dimensions of educational work. Explore the book → Writing about Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Creating and Contributing to Scholarly Conversations across a Range of Genres By Mick Healey, Kelly E. Matthews, and Alison Cook-SatherPublished: September 2020DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa3 This guide supports scholars at all career stages in writing about learning and teaching in higher education. The book explores a range of scholarly genres and offers practical guidance for developing, sharing, and contributing to conversations about educational practice. Explore the book → The Power of Partnership: Students, Staff, and Faculty Revolutionizing Higher Education Edited by Lucy Mercer-Mapstone and Sophia AbbotPublished: January 2020DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa2 This collection explores the transformative potential of partnerships among students, staff, and faculty. Through diverse voices and creative scholarly approaches, the book examines how equitable collaboration can reshape teaching, learning, and institutional practice. Explore the book → Pedagogical Partnerships: A How-To Guide for Faculty, Students, and Academic Developers in Higher Education By Alison Cook-Sather, Melanie Bahti, and Anita NtemPublished: December 2019DOI: 10.36284/celelon.oa1 This practical guide provides strategies for developing and sustaining pedagogical partnership programs. Written for faculty, students, and academic developers, the book offers adaptable approaches for creating more equitable and engaged learning environments. Explore the book → Interested in Publishing with the Series? The CEL Open Access Book Series welcomes proposals for concise, peer-reviewed books that advance research and practice in engaged learning. Learn more about the series, proposal requirements, and the publishing process. View Proposal Guidelines →
