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The educational publishing sector is undergoing a massive transformation. Traditional businesses are acknowledging the influence of digital, while new-age publishing companies are making digital their core focus.   To mark these shifts, the demand for educational products continues to grow, with learners seeking new and innovative products that enhance the learning process. The value of theRead more

Did you know that the global digital educational publishing market is slated to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% and reach $41,498.9 by 2031?  The global digital educational publishing market serves three sectors – K12, higher education, and corporate-based education. As an academic publisher, eBook publication and distribution are key if you want to capitalizeRead more

The transformation of the educational publishing market in the last few years has been nothing short of phenomenal. Powered by rapid digitization, the industry has evolved remarkably from creating simple digital books or eBooks to the complete customization of course content/material with several elements of interactivity (gamification, virtual reality, immersive media, augmented reality etc.). Further,Read more

‘Digital Disruption‘ – most of us have heard this phrase at least once in the past year. It’s been the buzzword of 2023 and continues to be so in 2024. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect the educational publishing industry? We answer these questions in this article. Table of Contents WhatRead more

Have you ever wondered how much energy goes into printing your favorite textbook? The journey of making a book is resource-intensive at every step. It begins with extracting raw materials and extends to producing paper and packaging. Add to this the use of non-essential foils and harmful inks, and the issue magnifies. This entire cycleRead more

A robust educational publishing industry is a key component of a knowledge-based, competitive economy. Academic institutions across the globe are embracing the transition to digital tools to raise academic standards. Digital learning technology has made it possible to develop BYOD (bring your own device), mobile learning, and MOOC (massive open online courses) to deliver interactiveRead more

The massive digitalization of education has brought electronic books to the forefront of digital publishing. However, with the ever-growing market share of eBooks, the demand for versatility in these technologies has also increased. The classic PDF format just doesn’t cut it anymore.  To stay competitive and offer an exceptional learning experience to students and educators,Read more

As a higher education publisher, creating engaging and interactive educational content can be challenging. With the shift towards online and hybrid learning, eBooks have become a popular medium for educational content.  In this article, we’ll explore why today’s educational publishers need an authoring tool and how to make an eBook with such a tool inRead more

COVID-19 has unleashed various unprecedented events affecting almost every industry, and educational publishing is no exception to this.  While a significant part of the educational publishing industry is still struggling between print and digital distribution, serving economically fragile markets, and confronting business model disruptions from open educational resources, the pandemic has also accelerated some positiveRead more

The overall cost of higher education has been continuously increasing, as is evident by the rise in the textbook prices. Over the past 30-40 years, textbook prices have increased by more than 1000%. Educational publishers, who till now had a steady stream of income compared to non-educational book publishers, due to the recurring need forRead more