Open Textbook Approaches and Resources

Faculty member has heard of open textbooks, and is internally driven to adopt, but doesn’t know how to start
May have selected a book, but is likely wanting direction on how to start (liked the message they heard and want to take action)
Process is designed to work for instructors in any venue

What books are available for my course?
Do I need to tell anyone (PM, Dept Chair, Dean)?
After selecting a book what do I need to do to get it in my course?
How will students know I am using an open textbook?
Do I need to communicate that I am not using a traditional, printed textbook with the bookstore?
How do I receive a desk copy?
How long will it take to implement?
Can I make changes to the book as the course is running for a CAGS or UP course?
What if students have trouble accessing the electronic copy of the textbook?
Will I be compensated for modifying an open textbook to fit my class?

Service	General Description of Service	Est. Lead Time (for OLO assistance)	Faculty Investment
Light (Adopt)	Adopt a book and use it as is	1 month	Minimal (< 10 hrs)
Medium (Remix)	Use portions of a resource; re-order or remove whole sections such as chapters or pages (but not change any content within the pages, such as chapter numbers)	1 - 2 months	Moderate (10 - 20 hrs)
Heavy (Modify)	Change content within pages (text, images, formatting). Add new sentences. Change headings, phrasing, chapter numbers, etc. Limited to less than 33% of the book.	3 - 6 months	Significant (20 - 30 hrs)
Extensive (Contribute Original Material)	Create multiple new sections/chapters of content	3 - 6+ months	Substantial (> 30 hrs)

OER: Some Questions and Answers by David Wiley | Open Content Blog
http://opencontent.org/blog/archives/4529

Education without limits: Why open textbooks are the way forward by David Wiley