A textbook study aid that's free to download

OpenStax + SE is a free educational tool that gives students access to a wide range of academic and school textbooks. This app combines the usual OpenStax library of textbooks with Study Edge (or SE). The SE element allows students to obtain further study guides and even video tutorials to assist with their learning.

With OpenStax alone, this app means being able to gain access to peer-reviewed textbooks on a wide range of academic subjects for free. One of the advantages of obtaining textbooks on your device with the app is that they won't expire, unlike borrowing them from a library, of course. Many of the books offered will be suitable for college courses.

Is OpenStax any good?

The textbooks chosen in OpenStax + SE have been carefully reviewed by experts in their field. What's more, they are most usually reasonably up to date. This means that even though they are free to read, students won't be looking at outdated information. Like Bookboon, it provides good access to academic books in many fields of study.

Can you use Openstax for calculus?

Yes, there are plenty of math textbooks you can find using this software. Another handy app for students of calculus is Calculus Maths Formula, which is also worth checking out. Science, humanities, business, social sciences, and more common subjects are covered by this app.

A free learning tool designed for students

Although this is a useful app with plenty of free content, you will need to pay for extra educational help if you need it. However, students can use it without making any payments if they prefer. It functions well on both Android and iOS devices. Use it to augment the scope of your learning or simply to revise.

  • Pros

    • Free access to numerous textbooks
    • Plenty of free study guides offered
  • Cons

    • The app doesn't open where you last left off
    • Extra help via Study Edge requires a monthly subscription
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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    1.37

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Android

  • OS

    Android 9.0

  • Language

    English

  • Downloads

    607

    Last month's downloads

    • 49
  • Size

    8.59 MB

  • Developer

  • Download Options

    APK, Google Play

  • Filename

    com.openstax.openstax_1.37.apk

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