Textbooks 2.0, also known as K-State’s Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative is a grant program that provides funding to K-State faculty and instructors to develop or adopt digital alternatives to traditional print textbooks. These digital alternatives address affordability, take learning to the next level by providing students with high-quality, faculty-authored materials relevant to their class and provide flexibility by bringing course materials to the palms of student’s hands.

Textbooks 2.0 provides funding of up to $5,000 per course for K-State faculty and instructors to develop digital alternatives to traditional print textbooks. Students then pay a $10 fee for the course instead of purchasing a textbook. This fee goes toward upkeep of the digital content and operation of the program.