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 ...

Autimatic billing charges for course materials on tuition statements are taking college students by surprise while limiting ...

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 ...

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 ...

Book publishers that bundle online access codes with college textbooks are thwarting attempts to bring down the price of the books, which can cost as much as $1,200 per academic year, a student ...

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 ...