Open Textbooks in an Introductory Sociology Course in Canada: Student Views and Completion Rates
<p>Open educational resources (OER), including open textbooks, are free, adaptable learning resources. The integration of these materials in place of commercial textbooks allows for considerable financial savings for students and creates opportunities for more active and engaged learning. The...
Main Authors: | Heather M. Ross, Christina Hendricks, Victoria Mowat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
2018-12-01
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Series: | Open Praxis |
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Online Access: | https://openpraxis.org/articles/30 |
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