Open Textbook Library

David Ernst founded the Open Textbook Library (OTL) in 2012. The project began as a part of the University of Minnesota to make it easier for all faculty members to find free textbooks. OTL is technically a reference service that assists in locating open books offered online by various authors and publishers.

The Open Textbook Library is well aware of the financial impact that purchasing textbooks may have, even suggesting that it may lead to students failing courses and dropping out. Fortunately, its huge and ever-expanding library of free, open-source, peer-reviewed textbooks can assist.

The Open Textbook Library, based in Minnesota, serves all major courses and even contains a section of self-help and study success materials developed exclusively for students. Each book also includes a helpful rating system offered by other users, helping you to narrow down which textbook is ideal for you.

Nowadays, not all publications in the library are produced by the University of Minnesota; books written and published by faculty members from other educational institutions are also available. These open textbooks are available to users under an open license.

The Open Textbook Library is a collection of textbooks that have been sponsored, published, and licensed so that they can be used, modified, and distributed without restriction. The instructors at a wide range of schools and universities have evaluated the books in this collection to determine their overall quality.

Because the library's products are primarily designed for post-secondary study, you won't find any popular classics or high-school textbooks here. If you need a book printed, it can be provided for a cost as well. If you need to know which textbook is best for you, a rating system that is visible on each book's page can help.

Website: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks