Supplemental Resources for OpenStax Textbooks
What supplemental resources are available for OpenStax textbooks?
We aim to provide as many high-quality supplemental resources as possible. OpenStax offers four main types of supplemental resources to support teaching and learning:
Throughout this article, we'll use screenshots from OpenStax College Success to demonstrate where to find each type of supplemental resource on openstax.org.
OpenStax Instructor Resources
OpenStax creates a specific set of resources for instructors that align with each textbook. These resources are developed using grant funding at the time of publication, so they vary from book to book.
To view instructor resources:
- Visit the Subjects page.
- Click on your book's category.
- Click on the cover of your textbook.
- Select the Instructor Resources tab.
- On the Instructor Resources page, you'll see all materials available for your textbook. Be sure to scroll down the page to view the full list of available resources, as some items may be located further down.
To download these materials, instructors need an OpenStax Educator account. This account must be verified to ensure that assessment-related resources are used appropriately. Learn how to request access in our Requesting Instructor-only access to the resources on openstax.org help article. Once verified, log in to access resources for any OpenStax textbook.
OpenStax Student Resources
Every OpenStax textbook comes with Student Resources that anyone can access and use at any time.
To find the student resources:
- Visit the Subjects page.
- Click on your book's category.
- Click on the cover of your textbook.
- Select the Student Resources tab.
If student solutions are not included in the OpenStax textbook, a Student Solution Manual will be available on the Student Resources page. Some books may require students to create an account on openstax.org to access the manual. To find out how to set up a student account, please visit our How to Create a Student Account on OpenStax.org help article.
Technology Partner Resources
OpenStax works with a variety of technology partners who offer affordable tools designed to support and enhance the use of our textbooks. These services include options such as content customization, online homework systems, classroom engagement tools, and adaptive courseware to meet diverse teaching and learning needs.
Visit the OpenStax Technology Partners page to explore the available partner resources. You can explore and compare partner products to find the best fit for your course. Use the four filters — Book, Type, Advanced, and Sort — to narrow down your options based on what matters most to you.
Each product is hosted and managed by the partner organization. To learn more about the services offered, the setup process, or pricing, click the orange Request Info button to submit a short contact form. You can also click the blue Visit partner website link to go directly to the partner's website.
OER Commons Hub
OpenStax collaborates with OER Commons to support a community space where instructors can share and adapt free teaching resources.
To access your book's OER Commons Hub:
- Go to your book's Instructor Resources page.
- Click the blue Visit the Hub link.
Resources here are contributed by educators and are available to use and share. OpenStax does not manage or vet these materials. If you have questions about a particular resource, you can connect with others in your book's hub.
If you'd like to contribute your own materials, learn more here: How to Use the OpenStax Community Hub.