The Open Textbook Challenge « The Saylor Foundation

"Did you know that, according to the College Board, the average college student at a four-year public school spends over $1,000 for textbooks each year? This means that in just America alone, the total cost for course materials is in the billions of dollars. These high costs are greatly impacting students’ access to education, with 7 of 10 students reporting they’ve not purchased a textbook simply because of its cost. We need to provide a cost-free alternative, and we need your help doing so. If you know about a textbook that might be eligible for inclusion in one of The Saylor Foundation’s free, online college-level courses, let us know! We are offering potentially millions of dollars in bounties and awards for referrals and submissions that meet our criteria...."