The concept of Blockchain was introduced when Satoshi Nakamoto released his whitepaper ‘Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System’ in 2008. The whitepaper introduced a new technology based on a peer-to-peer system of transacting Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency. Blockchain aims at creating digital trust by registering information in a public domain, which cannotRead more
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Learners today have high expectations from the eBooks they engage with. Attention spans are short, while the urge to learn quickly is high. As more learners and educators prioritize eBooks over physical textbooks, K12 publishers also need to be innovative and enhance the quality of eBooks. However, one of the key challenges they face isRead more
With more and more tech firms jumping into the fray to impart knowledge, learners are spoilt for choice when it comes to educational content, online as well as offline. This is why digital textbook creation platforms like KITABOO produce digital books and content and distribute them. However, with fierce competition, it is imperative to conductRead more
Books are an integral part of education, and both educators and learners require tons of books to grasp the topics included in their courses. There are times when a good textbook is all a student needs to get an in-depth understanding of a topic without consulting their teacher. However, let’s not forget about the risingRead more
The latest study released by McGraw-Hill Education in partnership with Hanover Research has 3000 students voice their digital preferences in college education. It has useful insights, learning trends and understanding on why digital should be a serious consideration for academic publishers in 2017. In the study, 81% of students say digital learning technology is helping themRead more
Being an editorial director is rewarding but can sometimes be daunting, especially when shuffling between multiple projects. On the one hand, you need to manage the team of editors to ensure the project is completed within a specified timeline. On the other hand, you need to work under budget constraints without compromising the quality ofRead more
The emergence of eBook has created a disruption in the publishing industry. With advantages, like targeted readership and an edge over the competition, publishing houses consider this as a valuable option. Writers and publishing houses have platforms, like Amazon, Nook by Barnes and Noble and iBooks, to sell the digital versions of books. With multipleRead more
The rapid development of publication technology has led to a dramatic shift in the publishing industry with new digital features. The internet and online publishing have encouraged innovation with publication technology that enables new kinds of publishing techniques and access to target readers. With an increasing number of people turning to the internet for news,Read more
Propelled by a perpetually evolving landscape, education is at a crossroads, necessitating an elementary approach to creating content for modern learners. Stemming from the relentless pace of change in educational standards and learner expectations, managing editors in the education sector encounter multifaceted challenges. The education market is anticipated to reach a projected market volume ofRead more
In this fast-paced world, it has become hard to grab students’ attention with educational content, let alone keep them engaged for a long duration. Irrespective of how good the content is, it is still hard to get interactive student engagement. A definite way to captivate is to incorporate storytelling into your teaching. Incorporating new interactiveRead more
