Exploring the Use of E-Textbooks in Higher Education: A Multiyear Study

Key Takeaways

• A four-year university-wide study of students' e-textbook practices found that e-textbook use has increased, particularly among younger students.
• The major barriers — including a student preference for print and unfamiliarity with e-textbooks — show signs of being alleviated.
• Other factors related to mobile device access and pedagogically effective e-textbooks show little change over the study period.
• Instructor practices have improved, but there is still room for growth, with implications for focused professional development.

deNoyelles, A. & Raible, J (2017, October 9). Exploring the Use of E-Textbooks in Higher Education: A Multiyear Study. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/10/exploring-the-use-of-e-textbooks-in-higher-education-a-multiyear-study