When a new medium comes along it adds to the choices available rather than substituting one for another. Print and electronic resources satisfy different information needs and contexts; printed copies of papers and books are useful on long journeys by train or air, and busy managers, who often spend limited time in front of a computer, favour the 'executive summary' printed on two sides of A4 paper.
Use and Abuse of Reusable Learning Objects: Polsani: JoDI 1 Movements in the Learning Object Economy In the past 5-7 years there have been considerable efforts in the computer-mediated learning field towards standardization of metadata elements to facilitate a common method for identifying, searching and retrieving Learning Objects (LOs).
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Home > Volume 6, Number 10 - 1 October 2001 > Hillesund
Will E-books change the world?
Terje Hillesund
Abstract
This paper argues that the evolution of e-book technology is related to the penetrating impact of networks and information technology on society. It defines the concept of e-book and describes some aspects of e-book technology. By focusing on book production processes, the paper examines what probable consequences the development of e-books and a global network economy will have for publishers and book industries. E-books, along with other electronic formats, will trigger major changes as the digital products and distribution channels will force the logic of the network economy on the book publishing industry.
When a new medium comes along it adds to the choices available rather than substituting one for another. Print and electronic resources satisfy different information needs and contexts; printed copies of papers and books are useful on long journeys by train or air, and busy managers, who often spend limited time in front of a computer, favour the 'executive summary' printed on two sides of A4 paper.
Armstrong, Chris J Books in a virtual world: The evolution of the e-book and its lexicon., 2008 [Preprint] Abstract Over recent years there has been considerable confusion over the use of the term 'e-book', and this article examines the variety of definitions used to date while proposing a definitive construct.
Armstrong, Chris J Books in a virtual world: The evolution of the e-book and its lexicon., 2008 [Preprint] Abstract Over recent years there has been considerable confusion over the use of the term 'e-book', and this article examines the variety of definitions used to date while proposing a definitive construct.