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Lessons learned in accessibility through the BC Open Textbook Project 

BCcampus is excited to share with you the amazing work that has been happening in the area of accessibility and open textbooks. Back in 2014, Amanda Coolidge, Senior Manager, Open Education, BCcampus, Sue Doner, Faculty, Instructional Designer, eLearning, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Camosun College and Tara Robertson, Accessibility Librarian and Coordinator, Centre for Accessible Post-secondary Education … Continued

New Open Textbook – Français interactif

We’ve added a new open textbook to our collection: Français interactif   Description: Français interactif, www.laits.utexas.edu/fi, the web-based French program developed and in use at the University of Texas since 2004, and its companion site, Tex’s French Grammar (2000) www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/ are open acess sites, free and open multimedia resources, which require neither password nor fees. Français … Continued

New Open Textbook – Introduction to Financial Accounting – Second Edition (Revised)

We’re happy to announce a new open textbook has been added to our collection: Introduction to Financial Accounting – Second Edition (Revised)   Description: Based on International Financial Reporting Standards, this textbook was written by David Annand, EdD, MBA, CPA, CA, Professor of Accounting in the Faculty of Business at Athabasca University. It contains 14 chapters … Continued

New Open Textbook – Psychology: OpenStax

We’re happy to announce a new open textbook to our collection: Psychology: OpenStax   Description: Published by OpenStax College, Psychology is designed to meet the scope and sequence for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. For many students, this may be their only college-level psychology course. As such, this textbook provides an important opportunity for students … Continued

New Open Textbook – U.S. History: OpenStax

We’re happy to announce a new open textbook to our collection: U.S. History: OpenStax   Description: Published by OpenStax College, U.S. History covers the breadth of the chronological history of the United States and also provides the necessary depth to ensure the course is manageable for instructors and students alike. U.S. History is designed to meet … Continued