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I don't understand why open textbooks aren't more common. Sure, some things are changing quickly, but a calc or linear algebra? Seems like a quality book (or a
by jfoutz 9y ago
I don't understand why open textbooks aren't more common. Sure, some things are changing quickly, but a calc or linear algebra? Seems like a quality book (or a couple) could be made for lots of courses. Most schools have a print shop and can do binding. $30 bucks maybe, if you want a hard copy?
- Jach 9y agoOne excuse is lazy teachers. If you force everyone to buy the latest yearly edition, every year, chances are most students won't have access to the teacher's edition solutions guide yet.
- Rebelgecko 9y agoA few of my professors did this in college. They wrote their own text (usually focused enough to complement or expand upon the lectures), which cost around $20 at the bookstore. It was a double benefit, because professors who cared enough to do this tended to be better in other ways too.
- coolspot 9y agoDon’t teachers get rewarded for requiring latest edition of expensive textbook?
- HarryHirsch 9y agoNo. What gives you the idea, one would think that most people on this forum have seen a university from the inside.
- coolspot 9y agoBecause they fanatically demand latest edition of expensive book, which has minor changes from previous edition. I mean, how much editions of well established math book you could do? Every year new one.
- nvusuvu 9y agoIf they are getting kickbacks or incentives, I'm guessing they are keeping that on the down low.