We’ve had some discussions about this with Rebus and OpenStax, looking at a health vertical and being very explicit about how it could work on national/regional certification basis.  Had the conversation with David Harris (OpenStax) last April at Hewlett Foundation meeting.  I think it could be a biggie for all of us.

Early planning, but definitely being discussed. We’d love to do it as a collective effort.

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On Aug 14, 2017, at 10:12 AM, Ross, Heather <heather.ross@usask.ca> wrote:

A nursing instructor here just told me that they’ve heard rumours that the textbook they’ve been using for several courses may no longer have a Canadian edition (https://www.amazon.ca/Canadian-Fundamentals-Nursing-Patricia-Potter/dp/1926648536), which will mean them having to begrudgingly switch to a Pearson text. She said it would be great if there was an open textbook instead. Does anyone know of something existing or in the works?

Thank you.

Heather M. Ross (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.)
Educational Developer (Digital Pedagogies)
Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning

Research Fellow
Open Education Group

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University of Saskatchewan
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