Several universities have recently tried a new model for
delivering textbooks in hopes of saving students money: requiring purchase
of e-textbooks and charging students a materials fee to cover the costs. A recent
report on some of those pilot projects, however, shows that many students
find the e-textbooks “clumsy” and prefer print.
The report is based on a survey conducted this spring of students and faculty
at five universities where e-textbook projects were coordinated by Internet2,
the high-speed networking group. Students praised the e-books for helping them
save money but didn’t like reading on electronic devices. Many of them
complained that the e-book platform was hard to navigate. In addition, most
professors who responded said that they didn’t use the e-books’ collaborative
features, which include the ability to share notes or create links within the
text.
Source: Wired Campus August 23
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