FREE COURSES. OpenStax College publishes first iBooks textbook. MEDIA CONTACTS: David Ruth 713-348-6327 david@rice.edu Jade Boyd 713-348-6778 jadeboyd@rice.edu Rice University-based publisher unveils College Physics, plans future iBooks textbooks HOUSTON — (Dec. 3, 2012) – OpenStax College has published College Physics, the first iBooks textbook that is based on a free, open-source textbook from Rice University-based publisher OpenStax College. The open-education resources (OER) publisher said it plans to create iBooks textbook versions of additional textbooks for heavily attended college courses from its growing catalog. The dynamic, interactive iBooks textbook version of College Physics costs $4.99 and contains interactive graphics, videos, quizzes, demos and other added features that enable students to immerse themselves in the material.
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