In recent times, there has been a lot of buzz around online platforms such as Sci-Hub and Z-Library, which have raised concerns among publishers regarding copyright infringement. Just a few months down the line and we seem to have another organization having dubious records that major publishing companies like Cengage, Macmillan, McGraw-Hill, and Pearson have found fault with. … [Read more...] about Publishers demand pirated e-book site Fenlita be shut down
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China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair to Kick Off Nov 7
Publishers from all over the world have made a beeline for the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair, set to run from Nov 7-10. Among the publishers that have confirmed their participation at the event include Hachette, HarperCollins, Oxford University Press, Cengage Learning, McGraw-Hill and Garnet Education. The country is home to more than 230 million people … [Read more...] about China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair to Kick Off Nov 7
McGraw-Hill LearnSmart Compatible with Any Higher Ed Content
The selection, approval, and adoption of academic texts can be a lengthy and carefully vetted process, especially in the public school sector where variables such as the appropriate nature of the content and budget come into play. There is often somewhat more leeway when it comes to adopting texts at the higher education level, with many university professors and department … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill LearnSmart Compatible with Any Higher Ed Content
New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
A new pilot program has been put into place to allow more universities and higher education institutions to work within the online media model for student learning. This program, developed by EDUCAUSE and Internet2, includes over fifty publishers, notably the CourseSmart platform. GoodEReader spoke with Cindy Clarke, Senior VP of Marketing for CourseSmart, about the goals for … [Read more...] about New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
McGraw-Hill Interactive eBook Learning Tools Released for Canadian Students
One of the most innovative educational concepts to come out for student personal use this year was the concept of an interactive and adaptive learning interface, embedded directly in the titles that students use. These dashboards from companies like Kno and CourseSmart actually provide feedback for the learners that let them know how effective their reading and learning time … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Interactive eBook Learning Tools Released for Canadian Students
Digital Learning Aimed at Preparing Learners for College
McGraw-Hill's recent launch of its LearnSmart program, created with Denmark-based Area9 and geared towards higher education, helps students and educators personalize learning for the individual user by using data to provide feedback on how time spent interacting with learning material results in evaluation. Now, McGraw-Hill is taking the built-in expertise that LearnSmart … [Read more...] about Digital Learning Aimed at Preparing Learners for College
Startup Packback Developing New eTextbook Rental Service
Illinois State University graduate Mike Shannon and current ISU senior Kasey Gandham are leading the team behind Packback, a new Chicago-based startup which seeks to change the way students rent digital textbooks. The company will be launching an initial ISU-exclusive pilot program next fall with a select group of publishing partners. In an exclusive interview Mike Shannon … [Read more...] about Startup Packback Developing New eTextbook Rental Service
McGraw Hill Starts Marketing eBooks to Libraries
McGraw Hill announced today that they are drastically enhancing its ebook footprint by offering 2,000 titles to libraries. The company intends on consistently adding more titles into its system. McGraw Hill says academic libraries will be interested in reference works, and public libraries will find “a wealth of titles” on careers and business skills, student and career exam … [Read more...] about McGraw Hill Starts Marketing eBooks to Libraries
Educational Enhancements from McGraw-Hill Appear at CES
This year's Consumer Electronics Show, taking place in Las Vegas, has already unveiled some exciting new products and enhancements, especially in the area of education and digital textbooks. Alongside this morning's announcement from educational software company Kno of the interactive study assist dashboard called Kno Me, McGraw-Hill unveiled its own interactive adaptive … [Read more...] about Educational Enhancements from McGraw-Hill Appear at CES
McGraw-Hill Sells Educational Unit for $2.5 Billion
McGraw-Hill has sold the educational aspect of the business to Apollo Global Management for $2.5 billion dollars. McGraw-Hill, based out of New York, is the second-largest educational publisher in the world, selling textbooks and e-textbooks for elementary, high school, and university students. This was a great time for McGraw-Hill to get out of the educational market. The … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Sells Educational Unit for $2.5 Billion
Two Companies in the Lead to Purchase McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is going to be sold in the very near future, as other companies rush to consolidate their hold on the very strong educational market. The two companies in the lead to purchase all assets are Apax Partners and Apollo Global Management. The education division of McGraw-Hill is estimated to be worth over three billion dollars. The company is the the … [Read more...] about Two Companies in the Lead to Purchase McGraw-Hill Education
LearnSmart Works Through Interactive Instruction
There is still a lot of gray area surrounding the digitization of textbooks. The costs compared to print may or may not be cheaper, the adoption of the texts may or may not be faster, and the accessibility across device platforms and for students with special considerations has not been nailed down. LearnSmart from McGraw-Hill Higher Education may have found a way to help … [Read more...] about LearnSmart Works Through Interactive Instruction
Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
It was perhaps just a matter of time before Lava, maker of mobile handsets in India, chalks out a presence in the burgeoning Indian tablet market as well. Dubbed Lava E-Tab Z7H, the tablet is priced a quite convenient ₹5,899, which interestingly is in the same range as many smartphones in the company's lineup. Also, the tablet was already spotted at online retailer Flipkart for … [Read more...] about Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
McGraw-Hill Markets Adaptive LearnSmart Technology to Students
Mcgraw-Hill will be marketing its patented Learnsmart technology to students for the fall semester. This marks the first time that McGraw-Hill Higher Education, traditionally a business-to-business company that sells to instructors and institutions, has marketed and sold its technology resources directly to students. The move expands access to a proven learning technology and … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Markets Adaptive LearnSmart Technology to Students