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Open textbook

A free, openly licensed digital or print textbook that can be freely used, adapted, and distributed by students, teachers, and the public, often used in place of traditional textbooks.

Open educational resource (OER)

Any type of educational material that is in the public domain or introduced with an open license, allowing free use, adaptation, and distribution. Open textbooks are a specific type of OER.

Institution of higher education

A college, university, or other postsecondary school that offers degree programs or other recognized credentials beyond high school.

Relevant faculty

Professors and instructors, both permanent and temporary, who teach courses and might be involved in creating or using open textbooks at a college or university.

Consortium

A group of multiple institutions or organizations working together on a shared project or goal, in this case, a group of colleges or states.

Supplemental material

Additional resources that accompany an open textbook, such as study guides, practice problems, lab manuals, or other teaching aids.