The story of one University of Maine student’s quest for a reasonably priced textbook reveals just how complicated course materials have become as the textbook industry makes its awkward transition ...

The practice of faculty relying on bundled textbooks and, specifically, access-code materials to provide course problem sets, quizzes, tests and case studies, has wreaked havoc with student efforts to ...

With the increasing digitization of textbooks and learning platforms, some are questioning the effectiveness of these tools — especially when it comes to mandates for the use of access codes in ...

Textbook costs are a sore subject for many college and university students, with increasing textbook prices prompting students to look for less expensive options. Digital textbooks may be seen as a ...

All Wardell Wilson wants to do is complete his Spanish homework and call it a day. You would think the USF junior had everything he would need: a textbook, spiral notebook, pens and a computer.

College students, The Fresno Bee’s Education Lab wants to know — are textbooks and access codes a barrier to your education? Students in the U.S. spent an average of $413 on required materials during ...

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Single-use online access codes for textbooks are making it difficult for students to save money on necessary materials for classes. Credit: Jess Katz, Jess Katz Resourceful students find plenty of ...

Though the high cost of textbooks and course materials has prompted many faculty to move to free online resources, a majority students who wish to unlock course-specific required online learning ...

As if college text books weren't already stupidly expensive enough, a few publishers have found a way to make even more money off of students by charging for access codes. Companies like McGraw Hill ...

A new report on the cost of college textbooks said a push for online access codes for college course materials is leaving students with fewer options and added costs. The U.S. Public Interest Research ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The economic difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it even more difficult for students to afford textbooks, a national survey said. While the price of ...