The Western Sydney University and ProQuest have collaborated to provide digital textbooks for commencing university students through the University's library, reducing the cost of education to students and increasing access to required learning materials.
One of the world's largest initiatives of its kind, Western Sydney University is differentiating itself from other universities by making etextbooks from 60 academic publishers available to students via Ebook Central, ProQuest's innovative new ebook platform.
Working with ProQuest simplifies the provision of etextbooks to this large set of students and faculty. ProQuest manages connections with publishers to curate needed textbooks, managing rights and licenses. Delivery through Ebook Central provides a simple, modern user experience for students and faculty. The etextbooks can be used online or they can be downloaded onto the students' preferred devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Committed to improving learning outcomes for all students, Western Sydney University's model removes a significant financial barrier to educational materials.
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