ERIC Number: EJ1151721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
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Navigating the Minefield of Self-Publishing E-Textbooks
Schultz, Leah
Information Systems Education Journal, v15 n5 p15-21 Sep 2017
This paper examines the issues useful for faculty members that are considering electronically self-publishing their course textbook. A brief history of the use of electronic textbooks is presented as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with self-publishing and electronic textbooks. A brief overview is provided on the process of electronic publishing and the resources available. Ultimately, faculty members undertaking the task of self-publishing an e-textbook need to ensure that the product is of high quality and useful to their students.
Descriptors: Textbook Publication, Faculty Publishing, Writing for Publication, Electronic Publishing, Performance Factors, Educational History, Higher Education, Cost Effectiveness, Textbook Standards, Best Practices
Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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