Eight leading textbook publishers, three e-book aggregator and ten universities are working together to test a range of business models for e-textbooks.
17 core textbooks have been selected by libraries for the trials. They cover a wide range of subject areas – from business and economics to law and medicine.
The overall objective of the trials is to identify realistic and sustainable e-textbook business models from the point of view of all key stakeholders. In addition to exploring issues of pricing and usage, the ease of implementation and management of each business model will also be monitored through the trials.
More information here at the JISC website. Thanks to Resource Shelf for the link.
