OpenStax
Free Digital Textbooks and Teaching Tools.
Overview
Part of Rice University, OpenStax is a nonprofit educational initiative that provides free, high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks for college and high school courses. Their resources are available in various digital formats and low-cost print versions.
✨ Key Features
- Peer-reviewed textbooks for high-enrollment courses
- Free digital access (web, PDF, app)
- Low-cost print options
- Ancillary resources (instructor solution manuals, PowerPoint slides)
- LMS integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks that mirror the scope and sequence of traditional books
- Strong brand recognition and trust due to its affiliation with Rice University
- Simple, easy-to-adopt model
Unique Value: Provides a simple, direct replacement for expensive, traditional textbooks with a focus on quality, peer review, and ease of adoption.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely adopted by thousands of higher education institutions globally to save students money.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Creating highly customized or remixed textbooks from scratch
- Interactive content authoring
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more curated and publisher-like experience with a focus on complete textbooks, as opposed to the more modular or remix-focused approach of platforms like LibreTexts.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: All digital textbooks and ancillary resources are free.
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