Report: Students Spending Less on Course Materials -- Campus Technology

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Summary:

"This academic year, the average cost of college students' required course materials dropped to $579, down from $602 last year and $701 in 2007-2008, according to a new report from the National Association of College Stores. The organization surveyed 24,641 students at 90 higher ed institutions across the United States and Canada on their textbook spending, preferred textbook formats, use of open educational resources and more.

While students are spending less on their course materials, the number of materials purchased has held steady — which NACS attributes to an increase in the use of free and digital materials."

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https://campustechnology.com/articles/2017/08/08/report-students-spending-less-on-course-materials.aspx

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08/09/2017, 20:26

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08/09/2017, 16:26