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WHAT IS NEXBOOKS? |
Nexbooks is a developer of middle and high school curricula. Our courses are like textbooks, but where every page is a video and the quizzes grade themselves. |
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IS NEXBOOKS A SCHOOL? HOW DOES NEXBOOKS COMPARE WITH SCHOOLS? |
We are not a school; we support schools’ ability to offer interesting courseware. We are more like a textbook, but video-based, in that we are used by schools and/or individuals. |
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WHAT GRADE LEVELS ARE COVERED BY NEXBOOKS? |
Mostly middle and high school, although our ages are recommended, not mandatory. Our courses can be enjoyed by anyone. |
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FINISH A NEXBOOKS COURSE? |
Every person learns at a different pace, which is how it should be. The courses are self-directed, so they can happen around your life and other obligations. Some courses are designed to be completed in weeks while others are likely to require a semester to complete. But there are no hard and fast rules. |
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DO NEXBOOKS COURSES INTEGRATE WITH AN LMS? |
Yes, our courses are run on an LMS. We use Moodle. |
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IS NEXBOOKS ACCREDITED? |
No. Only schools are accredited, curriculum is not, and does not have to be accredited. |
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HOW DOES NEXBOOKS COMPARE WITH KHAN ACADEMY? |
We are similar in that we are entirely video-based, but we offer a complete course, with recommended credits. Also, our topics include never-before offered electives, and most importantly, we strive to make the material fun and interesting. |
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WHAT MAKES NEXBOOKS CURRICULA DIFFERENT? |
We understand that boredom is the number one killer of motivation, and our courses are NOT boring, but rather, are relevant and fun. |
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IS NEXBOOKS A GOOD CHOICE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS? |
YES! Because we are self-paced and self-directed, home schoolers love us. Parents and teachers do not have to have expertise in the subjects, really opening up the options for their students. |
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CAN I USE NEXBOOKS CURRICULA IN ANY STATE? ANY COUNTRY? |
Yes. If you want your school to issue you credit for completing our courses, you must ask for their approval directly. To-date, all Nexbooks courses have been approved. |
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WHY IS NEXBOOKS FOCUSING ON ELECTIVES? |
Two reasons: (1) Increasingly, students are graduating without being given the practical skills to navigate our world, and (2) Students find that the electives being offered are too limiting and uninteresting. There are hundreds of curriculum developers focusing on core / college prep courses, but almost one one focusing on improving electives. Nexbooks is dedicated to giving students more choices. |
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HOW IS NEXBOOKS PRICED AND LICENSED? |
We operate on a subscription model, and for $99/year, a subscriber can take unlimited courses for one year. Each subscription is good for a single student. |
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HOW CAN I SUGGEST NEW COURSES? |
We have a link right on the courses pages. |
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WHO DEVELOPS NEXBOOKS COURSES? |
For core topics, our courses are developed by credentialed teachers, but for more niche topics (electives,) we seek out experts in their respective fields. |
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DO NEXBOOKS COURSES REQUIRE A LEVEL OF SUBJECT-MATTER KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PARENT OR HOMESCHOOL TEACHER? |
One of the great things about Nexbooks is that the courses are self-contained and require absolutely no subject-matter expertise on the part of the parent/teacher. |
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IS NEXBOOKS CURRICULA SECULAR? |
Nexbooks is entirely secular and apolitical. |