OpenStax provides four types of supplemental resources for each textbook: Instructor Resources, Student Resources, Technology Partner Resources, and an OER Commons Hub. Instructors can view and download course materials on the Instructor Resources tab but must request and verify an OpenStax Educator account to access assessment materials....

OpenStax aims to keep textbooks affordable and cannot fund printing or shipping of complimentary review copies, so instructors and departments should purchase review copies through campus bookstores or the distributor Kendall Hunt. The full PDF of each textbook is available free on the book’s Details page on OpenStax.org and is identical...

The "Value has already been taken" error means the email you entered is already linked to an OpenStax account or an account was created with that email but not yet verified. You should either log in with that email and your password, verify the email by clicking the link sent to your inbox or spam folder and resend the confirmation if...

OpenStax Assignable contains thousands of assessment questions per title, including multiple-choice, free-response, interactive, case study, and discussion items, but questions are delivered only within preconfigured assessments for chosen chapters or sections rather than selectable individually. The Assignable question bank cannot be...

If you received a "We couldn't verify your account" email after creating an OpenStax Instructor account, contact OpenStax Customer Support at support@openstax.org for help. Verification may have failed with the original form information, but the team accepts additional documentation to confirm your instructor status and contact details....

To access an OpenStax textbook, go to the Subjects page on openstax.org, select the category, click the desired book cover or title, and choose the preferred format under "Get the book" on the book details page. PDF and online formats are available for free. Instructors may link the book details page in syllabi and should encourage...

Import available QTI 2.1 Test Bank files for select OpenStax titles from the book’s Instructor Resources Google Drive after signing into a verified OpenStax Educator account. Download individual chapter QTI .zip files, then in Canvas go to Settings > Import Course Content, choose Content Type “QTI .zip file,” select the file, create a new...

The Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Tutor course links to Handouts stored in Google Drive. Open the provided link, sign in to a Google account, and choose "Open with Google Docs." In the Doc, select File > Make a copy to save an editable version to your Drive. Alternatively, download the Handout to your computer and edit it in...

To create a student account on OpenStax, go to openstax.org, click Log in, select Sign up, choose the Student role, enter your name, email, and a password of at least eight characters, and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Check your email for a six-digit PIN from noreply@openstax.org, enter the PIN to confirm your account,...

This guide explains how to create assignments in Brightspace by D2L using OpenStax content. The process begins by logging into Brightspace, navigating to your course, selecting Content, and accessing OpenStax through the Existing Activities dropdown menu. You will need to link your instructor-verified OpenStax account during the initial...

This answer provides guidance on reformatting a Salesforce help center article about Canvas LMS integration with OpenStax Assignable to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. The key changes include replacing inline styles with external stylesheets, fixing heading hierarchy to flow properly from h1 to h2 without skipped levels,...

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...

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...

OpenStax Assignable requires third-party cookies to function within Learning Management Systems through LTI integration. Users experiencing access issues should enable third-party cookies in their browser settings. For Chrome, navigate to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data, and ensure Block third-party...

OpenStax creates textbooks by hiring faculty and subject-matter experts from across the country to write and collaborate on content. The drafts undergo an extensive peer review and editorial process before publication. Most OpenStax authors, writers, editors, and reviewers are practicing academics and instructors selected based on their...

OpenStax Kinetic is a research platform that connects higher-education learners with learning science studies while providing them with scientifically backed study techniques and opportunities to earn rewards. Launched in January 2022 as part of Rice University's OpenStax, the platform serves both learners and researchers. Learners...

OpenStax, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Rice University, uses email addresses solely to send updates about their textbooks and resources. They do not sell email addresses or send third-party marketing communications. Users may opt out of email communications at any time. Instructors receive tailored updates specific to the...

This FAQ addresses common questions for learners and students using OpenStax Kinetic. Participants receive study feedback and learning techniques from researchers at Rice University and partner institutions, along with personalized insights to improve their learning effectiveness. Studies cover topics such as personality, memory, learning...

This article explains how to identify official OpenStax print copies on Amazon and how to handle returns. OpenStax books are published under Creative Commons licenses, allowing third parties to sell unofficial versions that may differ from the official textbooks. To ensure you receive an official copy, verify that Amazon, OpenStax, or...

OpenStax textbooks are published under Creative Commons licenses, allowing you to distribute, remix, adapt, and translate the content. You must include an attribution that credits OpenStax and links to the free online textbook. Pre-formatted attributions appear at the bottom of every page in online and PDF formats and should be included...

OpenStax textbooks are developed with contributions from dozens of college faculty members representing diverse institution types, research backgrounds, geographic regions, and student audiences to ensure balanced content. In disciplines where political or other bias may be a concern, specific measures are taken to provide balanced...

This article provides instructions for resetting or changing your OpenStax account password. To reset a forgotten password, navigate to OpenStax.org, click Log in, then select the Forgot your password link. Enter your email address and click Reset my password. You will receive a reset email from noreply@openstax.org with a link to create...

OpenStax Assignable customers can report content issues through the errata submission process directly within the platform. To submit a report, click the exclamation point triangle icon in the upper left corner to access the form, then complete and submit it. Users may attach supporting files such as screenshots by clicking the Add file...

OpenStax selects titles to publish with the goal of increasing access to education for students. The organization considers two primary factors when deciding which titles to publish: the number of students taking the course nationwide and the cost of existing textbooks for that course. Expansion into new courses depends on whether a new...

OpenStax has discontinued EPUB format downloads due to low usage, with only approximately 1 percent of readers utilizing this format, and the associated maintenance costs. The platform currently provides textbooks in four formats: online web view, PDF, DOCX, and print. Readers can visit OpenStax.org to determine which formats are...

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...

OpenStax provides student access codes for its Assignable platform that can be purchased through campus bookstores not participating in Inclusive or Equitable Access Programs. This ordering process is exclusively for bookstore staff, not students. The process involves five steps: bookstore staff complete an order form, OpenStax sends an...

This guide provides instructions for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Schoology using LTI 1.3. Before beginning, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, verify LTI 1.3 compatibility, and confirm the tool is not already installed. The integration process involves three main steps. First, install the app in...

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....

This guide outlines the process for integrating OpenStax Assignable with D2L Brightspace using LTI 1.3. Administrators with developer or admin access must coordinate the setup. The integration involves three main phases: registering the tool in D2L by selecting dynamic registration and entering the tool initiation endpoint, configuring...

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....

This guide explains how to integrate OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard Learn using LTI 1.3. Before starting, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, verify LTI 1.3 compatibility, and confirm the tool is not already integrated. The process requires copying the Client ID from the Assignable LMS Integration...

To complete an OpenStax Assignable assignment, first log in to your Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, or Moodle. Navigate to your course page and select the OpenStax Assignable assignment assigned by your instructor. Upon your initial attempt, you will need to agree to OpenStax's Terms of...

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...

This guide explains how to create OpenStax Assignable assignments in Moodle through both video and written instructions. After initial setup with your OpenStax account, you can create future assignments without logging in again. The process involves logging into Moodle, turning editing on, and adding an activity or resource. You select...

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...

When students receive a message stating the course has not been activated, it indicates the course is live with assignments but requires manual activation. This situation occurs when a course is created by copying an existing one. To resolve this, instructors should open the course, navigate to any assignment, locate the page titled...

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...

This guide provides instructions for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Moodle. Before starting, administrators should coordinate with those who have developer or admin access to LMS settings and ensure LTI 1.3 compatibility. Moodle version 3.10 or later is required, as earlier versions are not supported. Beta, sandbox, or test...

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...

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 resource provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for students using OpenStax Assignable in Blackboard Learn. The page includes four main sections: a College Student Guide with instructional videos, payment instructions for accessing OpenStax Assignable, a K-12 Student Guide, and troubleshooting solutions for common technical...

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...

This answer provides troubleshooting steps for reCAPTCHA issues during account creation. The recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Users should switch to one of these browsers if using a different option. A hard refresh may resolve the problem: on Mac, press command + shift + R; on Windows PC, press control + shift +...

Submitting a ticket from within OpenStax Assignable enables developers to collect necessary technical details for efficient issue resolution. To submit a ticket, log into your LMS platform, navigate to Assignments from the left menu, and select the assignment experiencing the error. Click Help on the right side of the screen, then select...

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...

Download the D2L cartridge from your verified OpenStax Educator account Instructor Resources, then log into Brightspace/D2L and use Settings > Import/Export/Copy Components to upload the cartridge file. Select Import Components, click Upload, wait for the file to process, then choose Import All Components or Advanced Options to customize....

Instructors can integrate OpenStax materials into an LMS by linking the Online View directly to course pages or syllabi, uploading the book PDF from the book details page (note large file sizes may affect load times), or using OpenStax Assignable to create customized assignments within the LMS. Links to chapters and sections remain stable...

Go to openstax.org and click the Log in link in the top-right or center of the screen. Enter your email and password and click Continue to access your account. If you forget your password, click the Forgot your password? link to reset it following the provided instructions. Thank you for your time.

This article explains how to manage your OpenStax Account Profile. After logging in, open Account Profile from the menu under your name to add additional email addresses, enable other login methods (Google, Facebook, or password), and reset your password. To add an email, use the add an email link and confirm via the confirmation message...