Interest in E-Textbooks at the College Level Accelerates, Says Simba Information’s “College Publishing Market Forecast 2008-2009”
STAMFORD, CT, Aug 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Although new and used textbooks dominate the higher education instructional materials scene, the rising trend is in multimedia tools — particularly for homework assistance and assessment, according to “College Publishing Market Forecast 2008-2009,” the latest report from media industry forecast and analysis firm Simba Information. Publishers are finding that the appeal of digital tools is sparking interest in e-textbooks, the report says.