By HAILEY CHAPMAN
Powerhouse of the textbook industry, Pearson has announced that in the upcoming semester, it will be going digital.
From 2006, the cost of textbooks has increased by 88%, and it is no secret that can significantly hinder the success of a student without access to these resources.
Pearson is looking to change for the better. While steps have been taken for more than a decade, the company believes this year will be pivotal in its online resources.
Rather than advertising textbooks for hundreds of dollars, Pearson believes it can drop prices as low as $10, depending on the book. Nursing and science students will continue to see prices on the higher end; however, the days of dropping thousands each semester for Pearson consumers appear to be over.
There will be options to rent online ebooks for $40, order a physical textbook for $60, or purchase a “digital suite of resources” for $80.
The decision to kick the advancements into high gear follows the merger of McGraw-Hill and Cengage, now the second best selling textbook company behind Pearson.
The transition is projected to secure Pearson’s position as the textbook giant for years to come.