Welcome to the California Open Online Library for Education (COOL4Ed)

Find Materials

Looking for free and open online materials for your courses?

• free and open Course Materials
• free and open eTextbooks
• free and open Online Courses
• free and open Access Journals & Articles

Showcases

Looking to learn how your colleagues are using free and open eTextbooks?

Looking for courses that have recommended free and open eTextbooks selected for them?

Looking for a department-level free and open eTextbook adoption showcase?This link will take you to an external website in a new tab. 

RFP Info

Looking for information about the California Textbook Affordability Act of 2015 (AB 798) and the California state funding to support the adoption of free and open educational resources by CCC and CSU faculty?

Accessibility

Looking for accessibility evaluation methods for digital textbooks? Explore the resources and tools for accessibility evaluation.

OER Resources

Browse the collection of OER resources for ideas and helpful resources when planning and designing your workshops, flyers, etc.

Community

Connect with the Affordable College Textbook coordinators, view the webinar schedules, and note announcements.

The three State of California Higher Education Systems are working together to provide you easy access to quality free and open eTextbooks that everyone and anyone can use for teaching and learning (Learn more about how and why we're doing this)

 

Make a difference with your students by making sure they all have access to course materials on the first day of class and for the rest of their lives.