Eric Hougan's Blog, page 8
January 9, 2011
Rethinking Education: Open-Source Textbooks
Ever wonder about the future of textbooks? Probably not. That doesn't mean educators shouldn't be aware of an emerging trend – the arrival of open-source textbooks. Open-source textbooks will soon shake up the (lucrative) textbook market by reshaping how students and schools access free, current, and standard-based curriculum.
Click here and here to read recent articles about open-source textbooks.
Share what you think. What are your experiences using open-source resources? Do you think they are a good idea? What challenges do you see in the implementation of these resources into our schools?
