Making students e-textbook savvy
It is commonly believed that digital or e-textbooks would significantly lower the cost of pursuing education. But a recent study at the Daytona State College, Florida, United States found a quite different result! Students who purchased e-textbooks could save only one dollar compared to those who purchased traditional printed materials. The study however identified some problems on the way to using e-textbooks which include lack of necessary computing skill on the part of the students and often faculties, difficulties in opening digital course materials during lectures, etc.
Meanwhile, experts are hopeful that through training and proper pricing, e-textbooks would soon replace the traditional printed textbooks.
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