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The Open Textbook Challenge - Infographic

The Open Textbook Challenge - Infographic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Where are we when you look at open source textbooks? This infographic explores the situation and the solution, as well as sharing locations where you may find open source materials. (You might also do a search on OER in this Scoop.it for locations).

Given finances of schools I think that open education resouces (that's the OER referred to above) will become more common...but that is my personal opinion.

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Where Students Read Textbooks FREE | Flat World Knowledge | Flat World Knowledge

Where Students Read Textbooks FREE | Flat World Knowledge | Flat World Knowledge | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Flat World Knowledge was created to provide better textbook options to students and faculty, who are frustrated with the limitations and costs of traditional textbooks. We kept what works: expert authors, editorial development, peer review and teaching supplements. And changed everything else to give choices and control back to students and educators.

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OpenStax College - free, open-source, high quality textbooks for your college course

OpenStax College - free, open-source, high quality textbooks for your college course | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

It’s innovation in education. And the time is right. OpenStax College offers students free textbooks that meet scope and sequence requirements for most courses. These are peer-reviewed texts written by professional content developers. Adopt a book today for a turnkey classroom solution or modify it to suit your teaching approach. Free online and low-cost in print, OpenStax College books are built for today’s student budgets.

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