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Defining Forward Paths for Improving Accessibility: Insights from Ann Gagné
Imagine: A student discovers that a required open educational resource for their course, which relies heavily on visual imagery to instruct, has images with missing alt text. In order to learn effectively, the student requires this content to be accessible. The instructor didn’t create the resource—they adopted it from another institution. Who should address the accessibility gaps? The instructor? The accessibility office? The library? The… Continue Reading Defining Forward Paths for Improving Accessibility: Insights from Ann Gagné
University of Minnesota Publishes Research on Affordable Content
The Evolution of Affordable Content Efforts in the Higher Education Environment: Programs, Case Studies, and Examples, edited by Kristi Jensen and Shane Nackerud, is one of the latest books to… Continue Reading University of Minnesota Publishes Research on Affordable Content
University of Texas at Arlington Kicks off OER Program with Eight Books in Development
University of Texas at Arlington is using its PressbooksEDU system as a platform on which to build open educational resources as part of UTA Libraries’ open education program. Open Education… Continue Reading University of Texas at Arlington Kicks off OER Program with Eight Books in Development
The Ohio State University Has 60 Books in Development as Part of Textbook Affordability Initiative
 At The Ohio State University, Pressbooks has become an integral platform for the university’s open textbook affordability initiative. The university already has 18 published books on its Pressbooks network,… Continue Reading The Ohio State University Has 60 Books in Development as Part of Textbook Affordability Initiative
We’re Partnering with Unizin to Host PressbooksEDU Networks at 14 Higher Education Institutions
At Pressbooks, we’re beyond excited to be partnering with Unizin, a nonprofit consortium of leading higher education institutions, to host PressbooksEDU networks at 14 U.S. universities. The universities include: Indiana… Continue Reading We’re Partnering with Unizin to Host PressbooksEDU Networks at 14 Higher Education Institutions
10 Things to Know When Formatting Your Ebook
Back by popular demand! Here are the top things authors need to know as they go to compile an ebook. 1. Ebook development is not the same as web development. A Web… Continue Reading 10 Things to Know When Formatting Your Ebook
Image Sizing & Resolution for Your Book
At Pressbooks, we often get questions about how to make sure the images in your book are print-ready and ebook-perfect. To address some of the most common queries and offer… Continue Reading Image Sizing & Resolution for Your Book
Here’s What to Ask Your Book Editor (Before Signing a Contract)
Editing is possibly the most crucial–and costly–service you’ll need as an independent publisher. Here are some questions to ask when interviewing your book editor to be sure you find the… Continue Reading Here’s What to Ask Your Book Editor (Before Signing a Contract)
Ebook Formatting Answers: Reflowable vs. Fixed Layout Ebooks
Q. What’s the difference between a fixed layout ebook and a regular ebook? A. Normal ebooks that you’re reading (such as a regular Kindle book or novel, etc.) are what’s… Continue Reading Ebook Formatting Answers: Reflowable vs. Fixed Layout Ebooks
The 5 Things You Need to Print Your Book
 You’ve written your book. Now it’s time to get physical copies into your readers hands. Here’s what you’ll need to print your book. 1. Get a Print-Ready Book Cover… Continue Reading The 5 Things You Need to Print Your Book