Implementation of Open Textbooks in Community and Technical College Biology Courses: The Good, the Bad, and the Data
Abstract
One challenge facing students today is high textbook costs, which pose a particularly difficult obstacle at community and technical colleges, where students typically have lower incomes and textbooks constitute a larger proportion of the overall cost of education. To address this, many advocate for using open-source textbooks, which are free in a digital format. However, concerns have been raised about the quality and efficacy of open textbooks....
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Title
Implementation of Open Textbooks in Community and Technical College Biology Courses: The Good, the Bad, and the Data
Published Date
Sep 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
ar44 - ar44
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