Etextbooks are digital textbooks that can be read on various devices, providing cost-effectiveness, convenience, and flexibility for students. They are easily accessible, searchable, and updatable, making them advantageous for both students and faculty.
An etextbook is a textbook available in digital format that can be read on an e-book reader, smartphone or computer. For many students, etextbooks are a convenient and cost-effective way to access necessary educational materials. The digital format also gives users great flexibility in how and when they can use their etextbook. Additionally, the textbook format makes it easy for publishers and authors to update, eliminating the need for schools and instructors to constantly replace obsolete books with new editions.
For many students, purchasing textbooks at the beginning of the school term is a significant investment in time and money. Even worse, student bookstores often run out of books, leaving unhappy students bewildered with the materials needed to complete their courses. With the ability to download any book directly from its publisher or an online bookstore, students can avoid the risk of running out of books before they can purchase them. Textbooks can also be considerably cheaper than regular textbooks, making it easier for students to pay their education costs.
Ease of access to the etextbook is another advantage of using digital books. Students, particularly those who live off-campus or who have very busy schedules, no longer have to carry multiple heavy books in backpacks or bags. Instead, they can simply access the book in question on their reading device or laptop. Studying with an etextbook also has its advantages as a student can easily study for any class that uses etextbooks as long as they have access to their reading device or computer. Most etextbooks are easily searchable for specific content, and many reading devices allow students to freely annotate and highlight content throughout the book.
For faculty, the etextbook also has several advantages. Teachers who might otherwise not be able to assign useful books because of their availability or cost will be able to do so if the book is available as an etextbook. Since publishing an etextbook is not as expensive as publishing a paper textbook, previously out-of-print books can become accessible again to students. Also, out-of-print books that are in the public domain can often be downloaded for free. In subjects subject to a considerable amount of change, etextbooks simply make more sense as they are easily updated and there is no need to worry about taking them to the store or stocking up at the bookstore before classes start.
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