The guide above from the Open Textbook Network gives five detailed steps for identifying and selecting an Open Textbook that can be modified for your class. The steps included in this guide include the following:
- Check license
- Identify format
- Assess editability
- Determine access
- Publish textbook
They include specific information for working with five very common types of OER:
- PDF
- HTML
- MOBI and EPUB
- Pressbooks
- OpenStax
We highly recommend this guide for those who want to customize their own Open Textbook for a course!