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XanEdu has been selected to handle the fulfillment and distribution of all formats of Mavs Open Press textbooks to college bookstore and K12 schools, as well as their faculty and students.

XanEdu is excited to announce that we have been selected by Mavs Open Press (University of Texas, Arlington) to be their exclusive print provider and distributor for their catalog of more than a dozen OER textbooks, plus upcoming future OER titles.

The Open Access and OER textbooks and journals are written by UTA faculty and scholars, and include the following titles (for more information and full book descriptions, see the catalog listings found further down this page):

Open Access Books:

  • Marking Open and Affordable Courses: : Best Practices and Case Studies
  • Creating Online Learning Experiences: A Brief Guide to Online Courses, from Small and Private to Massive and Open

OER:

  • Human Anatomy Lab Manual
  • Tout un Monde: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Intermediate French
  • Foundations of Social Work Workbook
  • Foundations of Social Work Research
  • Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook

Open Access Journals:

  • 5th Edition IC4N
  • 6th Edition IC4N
  • Global Insight
  • McNair Scholars Research Journal

Mavs Open Press books are always free in digital formats, and low-cost in print via bokstore bulk orders, XanEdu's e-commerce, and Amazon.

As their fulfilment and distribution partner, XanEdu works with faculty to source all formats of Mavs Open Press textbooks. We work with college bookstore and K12 school districts, as well as their faculty and students, to education more affordable and accessibly to all. 

Campus bookstores: XanEdu offers bookstores the lowest prices on all printed Mavs Open Press titles with 100% returns.

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Free digital books + low-cost in print

The Mavs Open Press textbooks will always be free in digital formats, and low-cost in print (paperback, full-color). Affordable print versions will be available through XanEdu in college bookstores and on Amazon.

OER: Share and share alike

As Open Educational Resources (OER) the textbooks are designed to be shared with other nursing programs in other states. The content can freely be "remixed" by faculty and aligned to every colleges' curriculum and state requirements. 

Write to us at OERSolutions@xanedu.com to discuss how we can help you access and customize these new OER course materials.

 

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About Mavs Open Press

Mavs Open Press is operated by the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries (UTA Libraries).

Mavs Open Press offers no-cost services for UTA faculty, staff, and students who wish to openly publish their scholarship. The Libraries’ program provides human and technological resources that empower our communities to publish new open access journals, to convert traditional print journals to open access publications, and to create or adapt open educational resources (OER).

Resources published by Mavs Open Press are openly licensed using Creative Commons licenses and are offered in various e-book formats free of charge. Optional print copies may be available through the UTA Bookstore or can be purchased directly from XanEdu, Mavs Open Press’ exclusive print provider and distributor.

About XanEdu

XanEdu has been selected to handle the fulfillment and distribution of all formats of Mavs Open Press textbooks to college bookstore and K12 schools, as well as their faculty and students. XanEdu's mission is to provide open and accessible course materials to students everywhere.

Mavs Open Press Catalog

Expand the titles (click the +) to view full book information and descriptions:

Creating Online Learning Experiences - A Brief Guide to Online Courses

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This book provides an updated look at issues that comprise the online learning experience creation process. As online learning evolves, the lines and distinctions between various classifications of courses has blurred and often vanished. Classic elements of instructional design remain relevant at the same time that newer concepts of learning experience are growing in importance. However, problematic issues new and old still have to be addressed. This handbook explores many of these topics for new and experienced designers alike, whether creating traditional online courses, open learning experiences, or anything in between.

Foundations of Social Work Research

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This textbook was created to provide an introduction to research methods for BSW and MSW students, with particular emphasis on research and practice relevant to students at the University of Texas at Arlington. It provides an introduction to social work students to help evaluate research for evidence-based practice and design social work research projects. It can be used with its companion, A Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions by Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo, or as a stand-alone textbook.

 

Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This short guidebook provides information about selecting a research topic and research questions, searching for literature, reading and understanding scholarly writing, and writing a literature review to synthesize what is known and what remains to be learned about a social problem. For students who appreciate the availability of resources on the internet, it also provides links to additional materials. It can be used with its companion textbook, Foundations of Social Work Research by Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo, or as a stand-alone guide.

 

Human Anatomy Lab Manual

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This is a lab manual for a college-level human anatomy course. Mastery of anatomy requires a fair amount of memorization and recall skills. The activities in this manual encourage students to engage with new vocabulary in many ways, including grouping key terms, matching terms to structures, recalling definitions, and written exercises. Most of the activities in this manual utilize anatomical models, and several dissections of animal tissues and histological examinations are also included. Each unit includes both pre- and post-lab questions and six lab exercises designed for a classroom where students move from station to station. The vocabulary terms used in each unit are listed at the end of the manual and serve as a checklist for practicals.

Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook, is designed to assist students in the Intro to Archaeology course by giving them questions and assignments to reinforce what is learned in the classroom lectures.

Marking Open and Affordable Courses: Best Practices and Case Studies

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This collaboratively authored guide helps institutions navigate the uncharted waters of tagging course material as open educational resources (OER) or under a low-cost threshold by summarizing relevant state legislation, providing tips for working with stakeholders, and analyzing technological and process considerations. The first half of the book provides high-level analysis of the technology, legislation, and cultural change needed to operationalize course markings. The second half features case studies by Alexis Clifton, Rebel Cummings-Sauls, Michael Daly, Juville Dario-Becker, Tony DeFranco, Cindy Domaika, Ann Fiddler, Andrea Gillaspy Steinhilper, Rajiv Jhangiani, Brian Lindshield, Andrew McKinney, Nathan Smith, and Heather White.

Tout un Monde: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Intermediate French

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

This book is intended for use with intermediate level college French classes. Its multidisciplinary approach introduces students to topics and vocabulary associated with fields such as medicine, advertising, travel, business, agriculture, and relationships.

5th IC4N Book of Abstracts

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

IC4N is a highly interdisciplinary conference focusing on all aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology addressing global problems in energy, environment and human health. As in previous editions of this highly popular conference series, the overarching goal is to combine a high quality of scientific dialogue with a relaxing environment. This is a unique opportunity for both senior and junior researchers to meet, interact, and stimulate collaborations on a global scale. A number of Plenary, Keynote and invited lectures are planned by renowned scientists from all over the world, making IC4N an international nano forum of the highest quality.

6th IC4N Book of Abstracts

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ISBN: TBD

Available: TBD

Description:

IC4N is a highly interdisciplinary conference focusing on all aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology addressing global problems in energy, environment and human health. As in previous editions of this highly popular conference series, the overarching goal is to combine a high quality of scientific dialogue with a relaxing environment. This is a unique opportunity for both senior and junior researchers to meet, interact, and stimulate collaborations on a global scale. A number of Plenary, Keynote and invited lectures are planned by renowned scientists from all over the world, making IC4N an international nano forum of the highest quality.

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