CK-12 FlexBook 2.0
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| Fact | CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | LibreTexts |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | CK-12’s 2024 VPAT states that the FlexBooks 2.0 platform meets AA conformance across the criteria covered by the report. | LibreTexts states a goal for its platform and features to meet or exceed Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.1 AA, and says it audits accessibility at major development milestones. |
| Audience | FlexBooks are designed for educators and students and cover K–12 topics. | LibreNet membership is open to institutions in K-12 and higher education, while individual educators can use LibreTexts to create, adapt, and host OER free of charge. |
| Headquarters | CK-12 lists its headquarters at 4300 Bohannon Drive, Suite 200, Menlo Park, California. | Davis, California, United States |
| Purpose | FlexBooks are customizable digital textbooks for K–12 subjects including science, math, and social studies. | LibreTexts is a nonprofit open education resource platform for creating, customizing, and sharing accessible, interactive textbooks, adaptive homework, and ancillary materials. |
CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 plans
- CK-12 FlexBook 2.0Free
- FlexBook 2.0Free
LibreTexts plans
- LibreTexts core platformFree
- All-AccessFree
- Jupyter HubFree
- ADAPTFree
- The ForgeFree
- LibreNet Consortium (affiliate)$1,250 a year
Pick CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 if…
FlexBook 2.0 suits K–12 educators who want to adapt textbook chapters and assign lessons or practice to classes and differentiated groups. Students can use its lessons and adaptive practice, while the browser access supports a range of device types.
Pick LibreTexts if…
LibreTexts suits educators who want to create or adapt open learning materials, and institutions seeking textbook and homework resources that can connect with an LMS. Students and instructors can access materials on web and mobile devices, including offline.