E-book technologies in education and India's readiness

被引：9
作者：
Rao, SS [1 ]
机构：
[1] Cent Leather Res Inst, Madras 600020, Tamil Nadu, India
来源：
PROGRAM-ELECTRONIC LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 2004年 / 38卷 / 04期
关键词：
electronic publishing; electronic books; computer hardware; computer software; education; India;
D O I：
10.1108/00330330410566097
中图分类号：
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
This paper provides background information on e-books, and outlines their implementations, advantages and disadvantages. Details are given of the e-book technologies of hardware and software with tables comparing the features of various products on the market. The role of e-books in education in general is outlined. The specific case of India is described in more depth with details of initiatives for utilising e-books for a national literacy mission. The paper concludes that, at present, viewing technology is a limiting factor but that in future content will become paramount.
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页码：257 / 267
页数：11
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