Jackobian Launches Open Access, Expanding Access to Learning Materials and Earning Opportunities for Educators
Students can now unlock selected academic materials on Jackobian without purchasing them, by completing a sponsored task.
Access to good learning materials is an important part of academic success, but purchasing every textbook, handout, or study resource a student needs can be difficult. For some students, the challenge is not finding what to study but being able to afford the materials.
Jackobian is introducing Open Access, a new feature that gives students another way to access selected academic materials without paying for them directly.
With Open Access, students can unlock eligible materials by completing a sponsored task, such as watching an advert or completing a survey. The feature creates an additional way for students to access learning resources while giving authors an opportunity to earn through sponsored access.
How Jackobian Open Access Works
Open Access is designed to make selected learning materials accessible through a simple process.
1. Find an Open Access material
Browse Jackobian and look for materials carrying the Open Access tag. The feature applies only to eligible materials.
2. Complete a sponsored task
Follow the instructions to complete an available task, such as watching an advert or participating in a survey.
3. Unlock the material
Once the required task is completed successfully, access to the selected material is unlocked.
4. Read and learn
Students receive a 48-hour access window with up to two hours of reading time. They can use their reading time within that window to study the material.
This gives students an alternative when they need a particular resource but cannot purchase it immediately.
A New Option for Students Who Need Learning Materials
For many students, academic expenses go beyond tuition and accommodation. Textbooks, lecture notes, handouts, and revision materials can add to the cost of university life.
Open Access introduces another option for students looking for resources to support assignments, examination preparation, research, and independent learning.
Instead of every material requiring an immediate purchase, eligible resources can be accessed by completing a sponsored task.
Students can still purchase materials on Jackobian when they want to. Open Access simply adds another way to access selected resources.
What Open Access Means for Authors
Open Access also creates an opportunity for educational content creators to reach more students.
Authors can make eligible materials available through the feature, giving students who may not be ready to purchase them another way to access their work.
When a student completes the required sponsored task, the author can earn from that access.
This allows authors to reach a wider audience while creating an additional earning opportunity through their educational content.
Authors who already publish on Jackobian can explore activating Open Access on eligible materials, subject to the platform's available options and requirements.
Supporting Access Without Removing the Value of Educational Content
Jackobian recognises that students have different needs and budgets. Some are ready to purchase the materials they need, while others may need an alternative way to access particular resources.
Open Access helps accommodate both groups.
Students can purchase materials or unlock eligible Open Access resources through sponsored tasks. Authors can continue to make their educational content available for purchase while exploring additional ways to reach learners.
The goal is to make learning resources more accessible while creating opportunities for educational creators to benefit from their work.
Explore Open Access on Jackobian
Open Access is another step towards giving students more options for finding and using academic materials.
Whether you need resources for an upcoming examination, want to understand a difficult topic, or are looking for additional study materials, you can explore what is available on Jackobian and check which access options apply.
Need a material but cannot afford it right now? Look for the Open Access tag on Jackobian and see whether you can unlock it by completing a sponsored task.
Already an author on Jackobian? Explore the available options for activating Open Access on eligible materials and reaching more students.
With Open Access, Jackobian is creating another way to connect students with knowledge and help educational content reach more learners.