A Framework for Evaluating the Creation and Adaptation of Open Textbooks

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18357/otessac.2023.3.1.244

Keywords:

open education resources, OER, open education, open textbook, quality

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic growth in the use of open education resources, such as open textbooks, as classes moved online around the world. This highlighted the importance of evaluating the creation and adaptation of open textbooks used in online courses. In reviewing the research literature, I found existing rubrics or frameworks were outdated and lacked criteria that are important in today’s digital age. Therefore, I synthesized the evaluation and quality criteria from 31 articles into a single framework, which online instructors can consider using as they create or adapt an open textbook. The criteria include content, accessibility, technology, open licenses, instructional design, and a new category I termed verification.

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Published

2023-12-29