• OpenStax and ADA guidelines

    OpenStax prioritizes accessibility and works to ensure its webpages and learning materials support the widest range of learners. The organization partners with Level Access for ongoing audits and testing by experts, including people with disabilities, and seeks compliance with WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 at Level AA and Section 508 of the...

  • How to Change the Text Size in the Online View of the Textbook

    OpenStax provides multiple methods to adjust font size when viewing textbooks online. To use the built-in feature, navigate to the OpenStax Subjects page, select your textbook category, choose "View Online" from the Get the book menu, and click the AA icon on the right side of the search bar. A slider will appear that allows you to...

  • Audio options for OpenStax titles

    OpenStax offers various accessibility options, including screen-reader compatibility, alt text for images, and text-to-speech via browser features, extensions, or built-in tools like Apple VoiceOver and Android TalkBack. Some titles are available on Bookshare in DAISY, audio, and braille-compatible formats. Faculty-created audiobooks are...

  • What is OpenStax Assignable?

    OpenStax Assignable is a paid tool that allows instructors to build customized assignments within Learning Management Systems, starting at $15 per student per course per semester with a two-week free trial. The tool integrates with major LMS platforms that support LTI 1.3, including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, Moodle, and...

  • Are print versions of the books available?

    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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