A-State to Increase Use of Free Textbooks by Partnering with OpenStax - Fox 16

Arkansas State University today announces it is one of nine schools chosen to participate in the 2018-2019 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Program to encourage use of free, peer-reviewed textbooks on campus. A-State was chosen to participate in this strategic partnership with OpenStax after a rigorous application process that included demonstrating willingness to drive adoption of open educational resources (OER). "I used an free, open, and online textbook in my Introduction to Sociology class this past semester, just as I have done for last five years," commented Dr. Kelly Damphousse, chancellor. "My students have the option of purchasing a very inexpensive version of the book or to download the book, for free, to their phone or other device. I believe that these kinds of textbooks increase the likelihood of student success in the classroom." https://www.fox16.com/news/education/a-state-to-increase-use-of-free-textbooks-by-partnering-with-openstax/1249400802