Are OpenStax textbooks the same quality as traditional textbooks?

Yes! OpenStax textbooks are designed to meet the standard scope and sequence requirements of typical introductory courses, and are developed and peer-reviewed by educators to ensure they are readable and accurate. Our textbooks are supported by instructor ancillaries, come with optional technology-based learning tools, and include high-quality art and links to videos and simulations. OpenStax prioritizes quality and makes switching to an OpenStax textbook a straightforward process for instructors.

To get started, visit the OpenStax Subjects Page and click on the OpenStax book cover that best fits the needs of your course.

For a detailed journey through the production of an OpenStax textbook, please read the blog article, How OpenStax books are made, written by our Editorial Director.