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OpenStax vs Wikiversity

OpenStax

openstax.org

Wikiversity

wikiversity.org

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FigureOpenStaxWikiversity
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Plans published31
Spec score · Open Educational Resource Platforms8.9 (#4)7.2 (#24)
Founded20122006
SupportOpenStax says its support team helps instructors and students with questions about textbooks, instructor resources, and Assignable through its support center or email.Users with questions are directed to the Wikiversity Colloquium.

Plans

OpenStax

  • OpenStax textbooksFree
  • OpenStax Assignable$15, paid once
  • OpenStax AssignablePriced on request

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Wikiversity

  • WikiversityFree

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In their own words

OpenStax

OpenStax is a nonprofit education initiative of Rice University that publishes free, openly licensed textbooks and related materials for introductory courses. Subject matter experts write the textbooks, which are peer-reviewed for accuracy and updated regularly. Books can be read online on the web, Android or iOS, or downloaded as free PDFs; low-cost print editions are also offered. Most titles are accessible without an account, although a small number require sign-in. Students can highlight, take notes and create study guides, with a free student account required for some features. Educators with a free account can access test banks, PowerPoint slides, solutions manuals and customization tools. OpenStax Assignable lets instructors assign readings, assessments and supporting materials through an LMS, with automatic grading and gradebook synchronization. It supports LTI 1.3 and Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace and Moodle. Textbooks cost nothing. Assignable starts at $15, paid once, billed per student per semester; instructors use it free, and a two-week trial begins on the first day of access. Institutional pricing is by contact.

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Wikiversity

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