Pressbooks
The professional publishing platform for open education.
Overview
Pressbooks is an easy-to-use book writing software, based on WordPress, that lets you create books in multiple formats, including EPUB, MOBI, and PDF. It is widely used in higher education to create, adapt, and share open textbooks and other open educational resources.
✨ Key Features
- Simple book creation and editing interface
- One-click export to multiple formats (PDF, EPUB, web)
- Web-based, collaborative authoring
- Cloning tool for adapting existing open textbooks
- Integration with H5P for interactive content
🎯 Key Differentiators
- User-friendly interface based on WordPress
- Professional-quality typesetting and export formats
- Strong focus on being a publishing platform
- Open-source core software
Unique Value: Provides an easy-to-use yet powerful platform for educators to professionally publish and adapt open textbooks in multiple formats without needing technical expertise.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Adopted by hundreds of colleges and universities as their official OER publishing platform.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- A repository for finding existing OER from other sources
- A learning management system for delivering courses
🏆 Alternatives
More focused on the creation and publishing workflow of a book, with superior design and export options, compared to the more library- or repository-focused nature of other platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Educational Networks tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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