The Use of E-Textbooks in Higher Education: A Case Study
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This paper will present a case study of e-textbooks usage in a 3,000 student, liberal arts college in Western New York, USA. Focus groups were conducted and a summary of results will be presented. Among the key questions are: Are e-books being used? What factors are considered in choosing an e-book over a traditional printed textbook? Is comprehension from an e-book the same as from a printed textbook? Are technology and users ready for broad adoption of etextbooks? In summary, users may not be as informed as generally believed, the e-textbook technology is still advancing and educators and colleges have to be more involved in the transition process.
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