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Publishing in a Digital World

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A thought piece series that’s worth reading and discussing:

Six Rules Textbook Publishers Should Follow for Strategic Planning in a Digital World

1. Expand your notion of content curation
2. Disaggregate your content
3. Embrace media
4. Move aggressively into self-publishing
5. Focus increasingly on mobile
6. Develop new business models and innovate

The Transformation of Textbook Publishing in the Digital Age ? New Product Models

? The Disaggregation of Content
? A Focus on Lifelong Learning
? Embracing Self-Publishing
? Partner with Open Content
? Content Libraries
? Subscription Products
? Self-Publishing
? Apps
? Courses

The Transformation of Textbook Publishing in the Digital Age ? A Formula for Product Profitability

The Transformation of Textbook Publishing in the Digital Age ? Specific Product Opportunities

I can’t agree with all of these ideas but it’s a nice summary of the challenges facing the educational publishing world.

Stephen

Full post as published by Stephen's Lighthouse on June 30, 2010 (boomark / email).