OpenStax prioritizes accessibility in all resources and works to meet W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and Section 508 standards. The materials are designed for optimal readability, with mathematical content delivered in accessible MathML format that works with screen readers. Complex mathematical graphics...

OpenStax periodically creates new revisions of books between editions to incorporate pedagogical updates and corrections. To verify you have the most current revision, compare the revision number in your copy with the number in the PDF downloaded from the book's Details page on openstax.org, which always contains the most current version....

To access OpenStax Instructor Resources, educators must create a free Educator/Researcher account on openstax.org. The process begins by clicking Log in, selecting Sign up, and choosing Educator/Researcher. Users complete the account setup form with their name, email, and password, with a school-issued email recommended for verification....

OpenStax produces textbooks through a process similar to traditional publishers by hiring faculty and subject matter experts from across the country to collaborate and write content. The drafts undergo extensive peer review and editorial processes before publication. The key distinction is that OpenStax publishes these textbooks for free....

OpenStax textbooks and courseware are available through inclusive access programs powered by VitalSource. Supported bookstore partners include Barnes & Noble College, Akademos, eCampus, and stores affiliated with NACS and ICBA, with plans to expand to Follett in 2026. Instructors can adopt OpenStax materials by following their...

OpenStax revises textbooks through a continuous process throughout the year. Online versions are updated periodically based on user-submitted errata reports, with changes made in collaboration with subject matter experts and author approval. PDF and print versions are revised once annually at the end of the academic year when substantial...

OpenStax reviews all user-submitted errata through subject matter experts to maintain editorial standards. Online textbook versions are updated twice annually at semester end. PDF and print formats receive updates over the summer when substantial changes exist. The annual release schedule for print updates prevents page number changes...

OpenStax.org displays only the most recent version of each textbook and does not show previous versions. This policy exists for two primary reasons. First, versioned links created confusion among students and instructors, as students were uncertain whether to use the current or previous version when encountering older links. Second,...

OpenStax provides answers to only some textbook exercises, following a standard approach of offering randomized or every-other-answer sets as recommended by faculty. This gives instructors flexibility in assignments, allowing them to choose questions with available answers for student reference or alternate questions without immediate...

OpenStax textbooks offer highlighting and note-taking features in the Online View that allow users to highlight text in multiple colors, add notes, and create study guides. These features are available on openstax.org and require an account to use. Desktop and laptop users have full functionality, including the ability to create, edit,...

The Blackboard Ultra Course Package contains individual links to each OpenStax textbook section, with additional resources available for download on the Instructor Resources tab. To download and install the package, you must first create an empty course or request one from your administrator. Download the compressed ZIP file from...

Moodle Cartridges are available for three OpenStax textbooks: Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, and Psychology 2e. The cartridges may not be compatible with Moodle versions 4 and above. Each course cartridge includes links to textbook sections, and additional instructor resources are available in various formats that...

OpenStax textbooks are developed through a collaborative process that aligns with the scope and sequence of their respective courses. Each title is created on a course-by-course basis with input from dozens of faculty contributors and peer reviewers. The authors and editors are selected to represent diverse institution types, teaching...

OpenStax partners with OER Commons to provide a free platform for sharing community-created resources that support OpenStax books. To access the subject hub, visit your book's Details page on OpenStax.org, click the Instructor Resources tab, and select the blue "Visit the Hub" link on the OER Commons tile. You must register for an account...

OpenStax provides an errata submission tool linked directly on each book page, allowing instructors and users to report items that may need clarification or correction. Once a submission is received, subject matter experts carefully review it to determine whether a revision is needed and appropriate for the text. This review process...

To highlight and take notes in OpenStax books, you must view the book on openstax.org using a desktop or laptop computer and be logged in with an OpenStax account. To create a highlight, select text by clicking and dragging your mouse over it. A pop-up will appear on the right where you can choose a color by clicking on a color circle. To...

This article provides instructions for uploading OpenStax QTI Test Banks into Canvas. Only four OpenStax titles currently offer Canvas QTI 2.1 Test Banks: Introduction to Business, Organizational Behavior, Principles of Management, and Psychology 2e. Other titles may offer test banks in .docx format that require conversion. To upload the...

When you submit an errata request through the errata tool, you will receive email updates as it moves through the review process. Your submission will appear in the Errata List on the book's details page under the Errata section, where you can view all submissions and filter them by status, including in review and reviewed and corrected....

This FAQ answer explains how to manage notes and highlights in the system. To edit a note, click the three dot icon on the note-card, select Edit, make your changes, and click the orange Save button. To delete a highlight without a note, click on the highlight and select the circle with the check mark. To delete a highlight that has a...

To download and install the OpenStax Blackboard Learn Course Package, you must first create or have your administrator create an empty course. Download the Blackboard export file from OpenStax and keep it in compressed zip format. No key is required for import. Within your Control Panel, navigate to Packages and Utilities, then select...

This guide explains how to download and install an OpenStax Canvas course cartridge into your learning management system. Instructors must first log in to their OpenStax Educator Account, navigate to the Subjects page, select their textbook, and access Instructor Resources to download the Canvas Course Cartridge file. After downloading,...

OpenStax no longer supports EPUB format textbooks due to low usage, with only approximately 1 percent of readers utilizing this format, and the associated maintenance costs. The organization now focuses on providing textbooks in four alternative formats: online web view, PDF, DOCX files, and print versions. Readers can visit openstax.org...

Instructors should provide students with a direct link to their course textbook's Book Details page on OpenStax. The Book Details page displays all available textbook formats under the "Get the book" heading, allowing students to select their preferred format. Online and PDF versions remain free. To locate the unique URL, navigate to the...

OpenStax books are available in affordable print versions for both individual buyers and campus bookstores. Individual customers can purchase softcover textbooks through OpenStax's print partner, Kendall Hunt, by navigating to the OpenStax website, selecting their desired subject category, locating the specific book, and choosing "Order a...

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