Open Textbook Project: An Online, Responsive, Multi-Media Textbook
Ridgewater College
Background
Four communications faculty created an open textbook for Ridgewater College’s introductory communications studies course. The open textbook is supplemented with online material, teaching aids, and a test bank. Out of the gate this open textbook created savings for approximately 437 students enrolled in introductory communications courses at Ridgewater College.
Type of Grant Received through Minnesota State Innovation Funding
Large Seed Grant – $20,480
Contact
Minnesota State faculty, staff, and administrators interested in applying for an innovation funding grant can visit the Innovation Funding Connect Page (log in using StarID@MinnState.edu) to find more information and applications.