The Open Textbook Publishing article found int he Resources section was brought to my attention by my colleagues Frank Fucile and Clint Lalonde.
In this article, Joe Moxley talks about his experiences creating the Writing Commons. It started as a textbook published by Pearson. Joe received copyright back from Pearson, and then released it as an open textbook.
There are many layers to Joe Moxley's story -- the thought processes around choosing licenses, the desire to create community around a resource, the need to work through priorities, and the transformation of roles.
What are your reactions to Joe's story?
Any surprises?
Would your story be different?
Tip: Time challenged? Skip down to "Faculty Members as Content Creators".