The first International edition of this textbook provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of social psychology from an interactionist perspective. The presentation of classic studies and theories are...
BC Open Textbooks
These open textbooks are openly licensed using a Creative Commons license, and are freely available in ebook formats, or through print-on-demand books available at cost.
NNELS is facilitating access to these publicly available textbooks by including catalogue records with links to these textbooks. All the links in these records will take you to the BC Open Textbooks website.
An important facet of the Open Textbooks is that they were written and designed with accessibility in mind. All are available in more than one format, and cover a range of topics including arts, business, health, recreation and tourism, science, social science, trades, and upgrading programs.
The BC Campus Open Textbooks Project was Canada’s first official open textbook project. Funding for the first stage was announced by the BC provincial government's Ministry of Advanced Education in October 2012, with a second round of funding being announced in the spring of 2014, particularly for trades and skills training.
For more information, please see the full listing of the Open Textbooks and learn more about the Open Textbooks history and rationale.
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Author:Jhangiani, Rajiv, Tarry, Hammond, Stangor, CharlesSummary: - Author:Blackstone, AmySummary:
Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods emphasizes the relevance of research methods for the everyday lives of its readers, undergraduate students. Each chapter describes how research methodology is...
- Author:Govier, TrudySummary:
This is the WSIA edition of Trudy's Govier's seminal volume, Problems in Argument Analysis and Evaluation. Originally published in 1987 by Foris Publications, this was a pioneering work that played a major role in establishing...
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This Open Educational Resource (OER), developed by Olds College is collaboration with the Government of Alberta, is a series of modules intended for use in Higher Education courses or by independent learners. This resource is useful for...
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Digital accessibility skills are in high demand, as the world becomes more aware of barriers in digital content that prevent some people from participating in a digital society. This book will help readers develop the skills and...
- Author:Watt, AdrienneSummary:
This book covers the basics of project management. This includes the process of initiation, planning, execution, control and close out that all projects share.
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Project Management for Instructional Designers (PM4ID) is a textbook about project management tailored specifically for instructional designers, intended for use in graduate programs in educational technology. This book is based on a...
- Author:Ribó, IgnasiSummary:
This concise and highly accessible textbook outlines the principles and techniques of storytelling. It is intended as a high-school and college-level introduction to the central concepts of narrative theory that will aid students in...
- Author:Kilgannon, AllisonSummary:
This textbook was designed to fulfill the requirements for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Provincial English course. This text provides instruction in steps, builds writing, reading, and critical thinking skills, and combines...
- Author:Dennett, Margaret, Baranow, Catherine, Hubbard, FernSummary:
The Provisional Prosthodontic Series, 2nd Edition is comprised of five resources: Provisional Prosthodontic Theory Manual, Provisional Prosthodontic Clinical Manual, a study guide, instructor's guide, and a manual of practice exercises...
- Author:Walters, SallySummary:
This book is designed to introduce students to psychology. It is an approachable, comprehensive overview of the main perspectives and sub-fields, with a focus on the science of psychology. There is an explicitly Canadian perspective,...
- Author:Jenkins, William J., Lovett, Marilyn D., Spielman, Rose M.Summary:
Psychology - 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and...
- Author:Dumper, Kathryn, Jenkins, William, Lacombe, Arlene, Lovett, Marilyn, Perlmutter, Marion, Spielman, Rose M.Summary:
Psychology - H5P Edition is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and...
- Author:Levy, Jeffrey C.Summary:
Psychology: The Science of Human Potential is designed to be a concise, cohesive introduction to psychology textbook. The first chapter provides an overview of the textbook and reviews the history of psychology and its methodology....
- Author:Ramoo, DineshSummary:
In this textbook, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of linguistics and psycholinguistics. Students will explore theories and models of language development, comprehension and production as well as bilingualism and...
- Author:Mason, Rachel, Mason, Roberta, Palahicky, Sophia, Rodríguez, María del Carmen, Antoine, Asma-na-hiSummary:
A Guide for Curriculum Developers is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These guides are the result of the Indigenization Project, a collaboration...
- Author:Hancock, Robert L. A., McKeown, Stephanie, Pidgeon, Michelle, Vedan, Adrienne, Cull, IanSummary:
A Guide for Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These guides are the result of the Indigenization...
- Author:Simcoe, Janice, Smith, Dawn, Stein, Jennifer, Harrison, SybilSummary:
A Guide for Leaders and Administrators is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These guides are the result of the Indigenization Project, a...
- Author:Canada, Deborah, Chenoweth, John, Neel, Lou-ann, Biin, DianneSummary:
This guide is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. It looks at systemic change of research by exploring research practice and process with Indigenous...
- Author:Biin, Dianne, Chenoweth, John, Hardman, Shirley Anne, Hobenshield, Sharon, Lacerte, Louise, Ormiston, Todd, Perreault, Amy, Wilson, Justin, Wright, Lucas, Allan, BruceSummary:
A Guide for Teachers and Instructors is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These guides are the result of the Indigenization Project, a collaboration...
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