Why e-Textbooks Could Cost Students

Will Apple's recent attempt to break into the textbook market, and other rapidly evolving ebook distribution models, help to moderate soaring textbook prices? From what I've seen so far, it could do just the opposite. Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2012-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Why e-Textbooks Could Cost Students

Will Apple's recent attempt to break into the textbook market, and other rapidly evolving ebook distribution models, help to moderate soaring textbook prices? From what I've seen so far, it could do just the opposite. Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2012-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Students' Textbook Spending Falls

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Researching Students’ Preference for Print: Cost and Smell.

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College Students Prefer A Mix of Print and Digital Textbooks

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Amazon offers US students textbook rental

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E-Textbooks Should Be Free-Textbooks

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Winnie’s Wagon Supports Unhoused Students

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