I adopted an open access textbook because I wanted to offer a more inclusive option for my students. Not only is the OpenStax chemistry textbook free, it has links to online videos and simulations that help solidify concepts for different learning styles. In addition, the textbook can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. I also noticed students were not buying the textbook. It seemed silly for them to spend several hundred dollars on a book most of them would use for one semester. By offering a free online textbook, worksheets, and lecture videos my students have access to a variety of course content at no additional charge.
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