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ERIC Number: EJ1151721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1545-679X
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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.
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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