The use of Pressbooks to facilitate the adaptation and development of Open Textbooks
Channel: Open Educational Practice Special Interest Group
Date: 2022-03-21

Presented by: Kate Nixon, and Katya Henry, Queensland University of Technology

Abstract: After a successful proof of concept to expand the university’s commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER), QUT launched a pilot program in 2020 to facilitate the adaptation and development of Open Textbooks. In this presentation we will discuss how we used Pressbooks as a mechanism to raise awareness of Open Educational Resources, and to provide a university-supported tool with which to develop Open Textbooks. We will also share the results of the pilot, as well as feedback from participating staff and students. Finally, we will talk about the university’s next steps in our commitment to OER.