There are many potential benefits to assigning textbook alternatives, including library resources and open textbooks. For help exploring options, connect with your Subject Librarian.
Teaching:
- Improve student access to assigned resources in a variety of formats
- Include more diverse voices
- Develop new opportunities for student engagement
- Incorporate more flexibility to regularly update content
Research:
- Publish an original open textbook
- Adapt an existing open textbook
- Do research on the impact of open and affordable textbook options
- Write and receive grants for open textbook projects
Service:
- Provide peer-review for new or existing open textbooks
- Participate in or lead initiatives to provide new and improved options for students
- Mentor others developing and redeveloping courses with open and affordable options
This page includes content adapted from Open Education in Promotion, Tenure, and Faculty Development
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