The content in OpenStax CNX comes in two formats: modules, which are like small "knowledge chunks," and collections, which are groups of modules structured into books or course notes, or for other uses. Our open license allows for free use and reuse of all our content.

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http://cnx.org

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Subject areas

Arts

Economics and Business

Humanities

Social Sciences

Science, Technology and Mathematics

Languages

English

Type

Repository (contents)

Additional information

OpenStax CNX is designed to encourage the sharing and reuse of educational content. The knowledge in OpenStax CNX can be shared and built upon by all because it is reusable:

• educationally: We encourage authors to write each page to stand on its own so that others can easily use it in different collections and contexts specially designed for their students.
• technologically: all content is built in a simple semantic HTML5 format rich with built-in accessibility features to ensure it can all be read by everyone. Also the OpenStax CNX toolset makes it easy for author to create and adapt content using a word processor similar to Google Docs or Word.
• legally: all content produced in OpenStax is available under a Creative Commons open-content licenses. This makes it easy for authors to share their work - allowing others to use and reuse it legally - while still getting recognition and attribution for their efforts. The OpenStax CNX software maintains attribution to the original author for you, making remixing a cinch.

Comments / evaluation

Interesting distinction between "pages" and "books", the first being independent "knowledge chunks" that can be inserted in different "collections", i.e. books (in PDF, EPUB, HTML5 formats).

Submitted by Andrea Spila
20/05/2015
in the project Sample Library of OERs

last updated 20/05/2015