"A recent survey by the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) suggests that, eventually, textbooks (digital or physical) may be replaced by content connected to other course-related information and materials in integrated learning systems (ILS). Today, however, there is no clear road to how etextbooks will be integrated in higher education. 'Today the textbook has undergone a huge metamorphosis in format and development, and the student population has increased 40-fold,' notes publishing consultant Eugene Schwartz. However, 'the strategy of developing the market, designing the content architecture, and making the sale remains remarkably unchanged.' Today in academe, major efforts are being made to experiment with new models of publishing and information delivery..."

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