Open Textbook Movement Gaining Popularity

Posted by in Uncategorized Jul 23rd, 2008

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The open textbook movement seems to be gaining fans, as more students struggle to make ends meet.

USA Today explains:

"As textbook prices skyrocket, college students and faculty seeking more affordable options increasingly are turning to "open textbooks" as an alternative.

Open textbooks are free textbooks available online that are licensed to allow users to download, customize and print any part of the text. Professors can change content to fit their teaching styles. Some authors offer a print-on-demand service that produces professionally bound copies for $10 to $20."

It may be unreasonable to assume that all textbooks will one day be opensource. However, as publishers see the demand for no cost materials increase, hopefully they will make their prices more reasonable. After all, it's difficult for anyone to dish out $150 for a simple math book.

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