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Did you say free? Educators turn to textbooks that cost nothing, as U.S. Department of Education throws its weight behind them

Did you say free? Educators turn to textbooks that cost nothing, as U.S. Department of Education throws its weight behind them | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
The avant-garde of educators on social media went aflutter last week as the U.S. Department of Education announced new developments in its effort to assist schools that embark on plans to ditch old-sc
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Open education, open source, and the dilemma over e-textbooks

Open education, open source, and the dilemma over e-textbooks | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
Editor’s Note: At Boundless, we love reading inspiring articles about open education. We recently came across a post on OpenSource.com by blogger and librarian Carolyn Fox (reblogged below) that gives...
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What happens when all textbooks are (only) digital? Ask the Koreans! | A World Bank Blog on ICT use in Education

What happens when all textbooks are (only) digital? Ask the Koreans! | A World Bank Blog on ICT use in Education | The 21st Century | Scoop.it

A few years ago, a World Bank study highlighted the fact that there simply aren't enough textbooks for most students in Africa, and what is available is too expensive.

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The Price Is Still Right: 15 Sites for Free Digital Textbooks -- Campus Technology

The Price Is Still Right: 15 Sites for Free Digital Textbooks -- Campus Technology | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
We've collected an updated roster of resources that offer quality learning content without the high price tag of traditional texts.
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INFOGRAPHIC : The Textbooks Of Tomorrow

INFOGRAPHIC : The Textbooks Of Tomorrow | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
As someone who has just bought an iPad, I can personally appreciate its potential to become the dominant force in the digital book wars.
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