1. Alternative$ to the
High Co$t of College Textbook$
Prepared by Jennifer Little
Morehead State University
November 18, 2011

2. Textbooks Cost too Much
• Textbook prices have tripled over the last 20
year, faster than college tuition prices which
have also increased faster than the rate of
inflation (GAO, 1)
• An unnecessary burden on students

3. Why do Traditional Publishers
Remain Popular?
• Authoritative and highly polished
• Supplementary materials
– Assessments
– Workbooks
– Presentation slides
• Large sales force to peddle books to professors
• Integration with BlackBoard

4. Federal Initiatives to Lower Costs
• GAO Report