The proliferation of educational technology currently marketed by textbook publishers reflects the neoliberal influence in higher education that emphasizes automated, standardized delivery and skills-based curriculum. Inclusive access programs are publisher developed digital packages that include access to digital course materials at a lower cost…

Ebooks have been eagerly adopted by higher education institutions. Printed text versus ebook preference poses a complex situation for college students. Postsecondary students will continue using this medium in their courses. Research has been lacking to effectively understand what relationships influence the efficacious use of ebooks. There is a…

Electronic textbooks have become a common and less expensive resource for learning. These types of books have been replacing traditional paper textbooks for over a decade, and have become popular among college students. The problem this study addressed was that students learn differently when using electronic textbooks, and the use of electronic…