While digital textbooks are emerging across the globe for students of every educational level, leading educational software company Kno is already introducing improvements to what the industry already envisions as a quality, fully-interactive e-textbook. With the upcoming launch of Kno Me later today, students will have a visual dashboard of how effective their learning … [Read more...] about Digital Textbooks Just Got Better with Kno Me
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Kno, DonorsChoose Bring eTextbooks to Schools
Good e-Reader first profiled digital textbook and software company Kno when it came to light that the business model for the publisher differed substantially from many academic publishers. Rather than produce digital editions of K through 12thgrade textbooks for schools to adopt, Kno makes it possible for parents to purchase digital editions of their children’s textbooks for … [Read more...] about Kno, DonorsChoose Bring eTextbooks to Schools
Kno Releases eTextbook App for Windows 8
Kno is well known in the digital textbook segment for developing software that not only can be easily read, but also allows you to take complex notes and participate in virtual study groups. The company currently offers content from over 65 textbook publishers and over 200k digital titles for K-12 and higher education books. Today it has unveiled its Windows 8 app for Metro for … [Read more...] about Kno Releases eTextbook App for Windows 8
Kno Partners with John Wiley for Expanded Offerings of Digital eTextbooks
KNO is very well regarded in the industry for developing cutting edge software geared towards students. They are also quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the emerging field of digital e-textbooks. Today, the company has announced that it has partnered with the leading global publishing company, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The new partnership with Wiley’s Global … [Read more...] about Kno Partners with John Wiley for Expanded Offerings of Digital eTextbooks
Students Return to School with Kno for Android
GoodeReader reported last week on digital textbook developer Kno, who initially entered the digital sales realm in devices, but quickly realized the potential for developing content that isn’t available elsewhere. At Kno’s recent launch of a dashboard and pricing schedule that makes it possible for parents of public school students to purchase digital editions of their … [Read more...] about Students Return to School with Kno for Android
Kno Partners with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for K12 e-Textbooks
Kno originally launched its company to market educational tablets aimed at schools. After scrapping that idea, the company gravitated towards digital content distribution systems that were compatible with any tablet or PC. Kno has been doing quite well with the college crowd and now has a solid presence with the K12 kids, too. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Kno have engaged … [Read more...] about Kno Partners with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for K12 e-Textbooks
Elsevier Partners with Kno for eBook Distribution
Elsevier is well known in the technical book segment for its scientific, technical, and medical information oriented products and services. They company has partnered with California based Kno to have its electronic books distributed. Kno has developed a new platform called Pageburst. Elsevier digital books on Pageburst go beyond typical ebook platforms by offering an … [Read more...] about Elsevier Partners with Kno for eBook Distribution
Kno sues Cengage Learning for Breach of Contract
Kno's business model is making software and tools for students to buy and edit e-textbooks in an learning environment. The company is focused on shared technology that allows students to save on money and allow a tremendous amount of freedom in crafting their textbooks in the digital classroom. They also sell e-textbooks and publisher Cengage Learning accounts for over 25% of … [Read more...] about Kno sues Cengage Learning for Breach of Contract
Kno to Launch Their e-Textbook Service on Intel’s New AppUp Center for Ultrabooks
Kno has been a leader in the electronic textbook market for a number of years and currently has 100,000 of them up for grabs. The company struck a deal with Intel to see their service available on the new AppUp Center to debut on Ultrabooks. The new Intel app platform is going to be available on the new breed of razor thin ultrabook computers. This really is Intel's answer … [Read more...] about Kno to Launch Their e-Textbook Service on Intel’s New AppUp Center for Ultrabooks
Former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt joins Kno Board of Directors
Kno is an educational based etextbook company that has carved a great niche for itself by offering USA based customers digital books for college and universities. Most of the founders and executive team comes from computer and technology backgrounds. They have certainly gained a valuable asset today in the form of former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt joining the Board of … [Read more...] about Former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt joins Kno Board of Directors