The document discusses the evolution of textbooks from printed to online formats. It notes that textbooks are moving from being authored by single academics to co-created works involving students. Textbooks are also becoming integrated into online courses and MOOCs. Some of the challenges mentioned include determining what academics want to deliver through textbooks and whether content should be open access. The document then discusses an evidence-based plant science course that uses online textbooks and collaborative group work. Student feedback indicated high satisfaction with clear expectations, learning activities, and assessment. Usage statistics showed 113 online views of the textbook from January to June 2016. The document concludes by discussing the potential impact of open textbooks on student outcomes and the future "MOOCification" of textbooks through added inter