CHICAGO & NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RedShelf, a Chicago-based educational software company and one of the fastest-growing distributors of eTextbooks in the U.S., has been selected to distribute digital course materials through Akademos, a leading provider of online college bookstore solutions. The strategic partnership between RedShelf and Akademos will offer students state-of-the-art digital materials at prices that are up to 60% lower than the cost of printed course materials.
Akademos’ customized, online bookstore solutions support over 120 colleges and universities nationwide. In 2015, Akademos saved students over $11 million in textbook costs, furthering its mission to meet the increasing demand for affordable and accessible course materials.
“Joining forces with RedShelf significantly expands our selection of low-cost educational materials while providing students with an exceptional digital reading experience,” stated John Squires, Chief Executive Officer of Akademos. “This partnership allows us to enhance support for our partner schools as more and more students make the transition from printed to electronic materials.”
By using RedShelf’s cloud-based eReader platform, students will have access to a database of over 380,000 eTextbook titles fully integrated with Akademos’ online bookstore and marketplace services. The eReader will also provide eLearning tools including highlighting, flashcards, and search and define, to enhance the student learning experience. The RedShelf platform will be available to Akademos students beginning in July 2016.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Akademos to reduce the cost of course materials, enhance the teaching and learning experiences for faculty and students, and make digital content more accessible,” explained Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of RedShelf, Greg Fenton.
RedShelf’s rapid expansion in the marketplace for students making the shift from print to digital textbooks can be seen through its partnerships with over 460 college bookstores worldwide. RedShelf’s digital catalog of over 380,000 eTextbook titles and end-user offerings -- a combination of more affordable textbook options, user-friendly software, and a high-level responsive customer service team--have attracted the attention of the higher education community, further building momentum for eTextbooks.
“Creating software that keeps students focused on content, pedagogy, and learning is helping to elevate the eTextbook experience on campuses across the country,” Fenton continued. “This important partnership with Akademos allows us to reach even more students and continue to work towards our shared mission of providing affordable course materials to students everywhere.”
About RedShelf
RedShelf is a leading supplier of digital course materials, dedicated to providing best-in-class technology to the learning community to accelerate the transition to digital. In collaboration with strategic partners, publishers, institutional bookstores, and other content creators, RedShelf streamlines the discovery and distribution of eBooks and other digital course materials for today’s student learners. Utilizing a seamless browser-based eReader solution along with a powerful eCommerce engine, RedShelf provides accessible and cost-effective learning materials to students everywhere.
To learn more about RedShelf visit www.redshelf.com or to request a product demonstration, click here.
About Akademos
Akademos offers customized, online bookstore services and solutions that support what's most important to institutions - from full-service virtual bookstores to unique partnerships and products supporting on-campus shops. Akademos delivers cost savings on course materials for students while providing administrators and faculty with critical control over the textbook delivery process.
