Pressbooks in OER

Pressbooks book formatting software is designed with the needs of open educational resources creators in mind. Learn about the role the tool is playing in the OER and open textbook ecosystem.

  • Most-Viewed Pressbooks Publications of 2025

    It’s been an exciting year for Pressbooks users. In 2025 alone our community has garnered more than 70 million pageviews on content across a variety of disciplines, use cases, and…

  • Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks

    When most people think about publishing in Pressbooks, they think of open textbooks. And for good reason. Thousands of beautifully designed, accessible, and adaptable open educational resources have been created…

  • Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks

    When students step into roles (doctors diagnosing patients, employees negotiating a pay raise) they gain more than just knowledge. They practice decision-making, confidence-building, and communication in ways that traditional lectures…

  • Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub

    Colleges and universities are under pressure to provide more affordable, engaging, and accessible content for teaching and learning. The knowledge landscape is changing rapidly, and learning materials need to keep…