eBooks
Improve student retention in one small step.
Enhanced eBooks are standalone digital textbooks with integrated resources designed to aid learning and engagement.
They allow students to read and interact with their textbook content, with regular opportunities for self-assessment.
These resources are ideal for lecturers who want to improve student engagement with the course material without the complexity of graded assignments.
In addition to the enhancements, students continue to benefit from standard eBook features such as highlighting, note-taking and sharing.
Features
Search
Students can search for key words without using the index. This instant access informs spontaneous informal learning.
Highlighting
Students can highlight parts of the text and add bookmarks. This helps to organise their study and easily identify parts to return to for revision.
Group annotation
Students can annotate the text and share notes for peer to peer learning. Lecturers can also add notes such as further reading and guidance.
Page fidelity
Page numbers match those in print books, making it easy to set assignments for students reading in any format.
Minimal disruption
Adapt easily to digital and increase student engagement without significant changes to your course delivery.
Want additional resources and assessment with your eBook content? Explore enhanced eBooks for business, law and psychology
Delivery options
We can deliver our textbooks as eBooks and in a range of formats. We have our own eBook platform, Pearson eText, and we work with CourseSmart, VitalSource and Kortext to ensure our eBooks are available to institutions and accessible by students.
Pearson eTexts offer interactive features and student tracking and are easily adapted to focus solely on course content.
Teaching with eBooks
Plymouth University won a Guardian Teaching Excellence Award for its eBook project. In this video, Dr Phil Gee from the School of Psychology shares his motivations and experiences around the project.
Click the blue button below for more case studies on how eBooks have helped universities to increase student engagement, deliver equal access to resources and improve student experience.
Success stories
"The enhanced ebook was a brilliant tool that I could easily use when out and about. I used the enhanced ebook alot and it give me a better understanding and has helped me to improve my grades."
— Psychology student, Plymouth University
Flexible procurement
Full Enrolment Access allows your institution to procure eBooks or other resources module-wide, programme-wide, or institution-wide, giving equal access to all students.