Netflix acquires comic book publisher Millarworld. Barnes & Noble Education adds positions in Brazil, France, Mexico with Student Brands.
Turning the Next Page in Textbooks
Publishing Perspectives talks to a publisher, an edtech startup founder, and a teacher—from different parts of Europe—about textbooks, today and tomorrow.
High Priced Textbook Adoption Spurs Debate in California
When a California State University-Fullerton professor was “reprimanded” for his refusal to use a $180 textbook, a debate ensued over textbook adoption.
Obeikan: Saudi Arabia’s Education Publisher, Bookseller, Printer
Saudi Arabia’s Obeikan is a leader in education publishing, with nearly 3,000 titles, a print operation, as well as 20 bookstores across the country.
Educake Science Streamlines Homework for Students
UK startup Educake promises an easy-to-use online solution for teachers to set up and grade quizzes and students to provide answers, much of it automated.
CCC on Rights and Licensing for Open Access Publishing
When it comes to Open Access publishing, ‘If you are confused, then you are only beginning to understand the problem,’ says CCC’s Christopher Kenneally.
In Russia, One Textbook Publisher Rules Them All
In Russia, a recent tender for school textbooks was so lopsided, with Prosveshcheniye dominating, that several competitors are already announcing lay offs.
Publishing in Finland: Tuomas Kilpi, Finn Lectura
Tuomas Kilpi of Finn Lectura talks about educational publishing in Finland and the transition from print to digital learning environments.
Could Digital College Textbooks Become Free in the USA?
A U.S. Senate bill proposes to expand the availability free digital textbooks. Is it the future or merely a populist gesture that undermines education publishing?
UK PA Threatens Guyana with Lawsuit Over Pirated Textbooks
The UK Publishers Association is threatening the government of Guyana with legal action over the purchase of pirated textbooks for use in public schools.
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