5 Finding Open Textbooks

Start by searching any of the following repositories for open textbooks:

• Library collections. Use the Library Search box  ’Advanced Search’ option:
  • Select ‘Advanced Search’.
  • Enter your search terms.
  • Select Material Type: Books.
  • Refine your results by ‘Full Text Online’ and ‘Open Access’ and APPLY FILTERS.

• Pressbooks Directory. Search or browse for open textbooks you can use or ‘clone’ (adapt) to suit your learning objectives.

• Mason OER Metafinder. Conducts a real-time, simultaneous, federated search across 23 different sources of open educational materials as you hit the ‘Search’ button.

• Find FREE Online Course Materials Related to a Book. Type in your commercial textbook ISBN to find open alternatives.