Latest Trends in Open Textbook Research (Panel Discussion)

Author(s)
Mitchell
Levy
Marketing Chair
Foothill College
Judy
Baker
Dean
Foothills Community College Global Access
Lisa
Petrides
President
ISKME
Joel
Thierstein, J.D., Ph.D.
Executive Director
Connexions
Session Information
Faculty Development
Regular Session (50 minutes)
July 21, 2010 - 1:40pm
Atherton Room

If you're considering adopting an open textbook in your classroom or at your college, you'll want to come to this panel to learn that latest tips, tricks and research in this area. Topics covered will include: -What the true cost of open textbook adoption? -What are the barriers to wide-spread open-textbook adoption today and how are they being addressed? -How accessible are the open textbooks today? -How does the adoption of open textbooks create conditions that enhance teaching and learning? -How are the key stakeholders (faculty, administrators, bookstore managers, librarians, etc.) helping or hindering open textbook adoption? -What's the future direction of research in this area?