What is ZTC?
ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) classes are offered with FREE TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS. Students taking ZTC classes may average savings between $1,400 and $1,700 per year.
ZTC classes may use the following resources:
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Open Educational Resources (OER): openly available to the public
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Lending Library Textbooks: available for check-out at the campus library and/or bookstore for the semester
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Faculty-Created Content: provided in class
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Online Course Content: accessed through the college library, websites, or publisher databases
Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura College faculty have adopted and created hundreds of ZTC course materials to provide high-quality educational materials to you at no cost online and with low-cost print options.
How do I find ZTC classes?
- Visit the class schedule: Moorpark | Oxnard | Ventura
- Click on “Search—All Classes” and select “Advanced Search”
- Select Zero Textbook Cost classes for sections filter and any other desired search options
- Register for the courses on the MyVCCCD portal.
Where is my online textbook?
Due to the custom nature of ZTC resources and the many ways to integrate content into a course, your ZTC textbook may be provided as a PDF, on a website, or embedded into the course within Canvas. Check with the instructor of the course for more information.
What if I want a print version?
- Order a low-cost print copy at a campus bookstore.
- Check for print reserve copies at your campus library: Moorpark | Oxnard | Ventura
- Check with your instructor for other options.