These readings are intended to provide you with an overview of the Open Access conversation as it currently exists. As with traditional textbook models, there are pros and cons for adopting open textbooks; hopefully those are laid out for you here.
Open: The Philosophy and Practices that are Revolutionizing Education and Science (Rajiv Jhangiani, Robert Biswas-Diener, eds.)
Opening Access to Research (Economic Journal)
Open, but Undiscovered (Inside Higher Ed)
Opening the Curriculum: Open Educational Resources in Higher Education
Opening the Textbook (ITHAKA Report)
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