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What is Open Access Textbook

Chapter 9
Handbook of Research on Virtual Training and Mentoring of Online Instructors
A textbook that can be used freely; it is usually no- or low-cost.
Published in Chapter:
Beyond Textbooks: Sources of Good Virtual Training
Lesley S. J. Farmer (California State University – Long Beach, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6322-8.ch009
Abstract
Textbooks can serve as a good starting point for learning concepts or serve as a reinforcing reference tool for students. However, to address the various academic needs of students, as well as to affirm the richness and depth of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions in online courses, online instructors should complement and supplement textbooks with other resources in various formats. Education has a growing need for digital resources, starting with digital textbooks, and expanding to other kinds of educational resources. Open educational resources, in particular, provide cost-effective and flexible tools for teaching and learning.
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