Peer Review

1. Makes FOSS accessible to broad population of students

2. Develops and provides guidance with a generic FOSS contribution workflow

3. Content is appropriate for secondary and college students

In summary, the content of the material is very comprehensive and complete. It describes the concept of free and open source software. It also contains a detailed example and exercise for creating free and open source software. The information is clear and sufficient. It also contains an instruction guide for instructors who may use the e-textbook for teaching.

Although the content is still relevant, some specifics are somewhat dated.  The licensing permits instructors to modify and update as desired.

Includes some references to non-existent resources (e.g., particular software repository cited in examples).

1. Goals are clearly stated and repeated

2. Motivation and direct engagement increases the potential for student learning

3. The hands-on and reflective approach promotes understanding of the concepts

In summary, the e-textbook is organized in appropriate chapters, each of which has clear leanring goals and and rich content. It contains some practical exercise to promote students to apply the learned knowledge into practices. It is very useful and effective for reinforce concepts. Instructors can readily use the textbook in courses as it provides instructors' guide which is very helpful for teachers to plan their classes.

The exercises do not have suggested solution for learners to have self-assessment. 

1. The usage, as a book, is clear and straight-forward

2. The layout is clear and internally consistent

3. Navigation is clear and consistent

In summary, the e-textbook is clear and easy to use. It includes to codes for learners to practice. The hyperlinks within the chapters can help learners to nevigate the book easily. 

The book is a bit wordy and contains little diagrams or illustrations.