Navigating the Minefield of Self-Publishing E-Textbooks
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| Title: | Navigating the Minefield of Self-Publishing E-Textbooks |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Schultz, Leah |
| Source: | Information Systems Education Journal. Sep 2017 15(5):15-21. |
| Availability: | Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Textbook Publication, Faculty Publishing, Writing for Publication, Electronic Publishing, Performance Factors, Educational History, Higher Education, Cost Effectiveness, Textbook Standards, Best Practices |
| ISSN: | 1545-679X |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 20 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1151721 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1545-679X |
