Innovative new resource allows students to purchase eTextbooks by the chapter.
London, UK: New UK based eTextbook Aggregator, Reference Tree, today announced the launch of its new content platform to all UK higher education.
Innovative in approach, Reference Tree is an exciting new resource that delivers electronic textbooks by the chapter. Designed to address the changing dynamics of study and learning in today’s digital climate, the service allows students to purchase just the portions of the textbook they require to efficiently complete their coursework. Not only are the most up-to-date sources of information available for learning and study, but the by-chapter approach enables students to spread the investment in course materials throughout the academic year. In addition, the service further enhances the learning experience with key features such as the ability to highlight and annotate text and, coming soon, the ability to collaborate with trusted peers through sharing of notes and comments.
Reference Tree is the brainchild of London-based entrepreneur, Amil Tolia. “I have always had a keen interest in education, and having been a student myself I know full well the great costs involved when purchasing study material. Reference Tree enables students to gain access to information in a concise and relevant manner, whilst focussing their spend on exactly the material they need. Having started this business alone, I now have a team of people helping to build and maintain an efficient and resourceful online tool. Our goal is to deliver a “smarter” way of learning”.
Reference Tree is already supported by world renowned publishers such as Elsevier, Taylor + Francis, Sage, Hodder Education, McGraw Hill, Cambridge University Press and many others who will deliver content through the service. In addition, Reference Tree has the backing of students at a number of key London Universities who were introduced to the service through a series of successful events during Freshers’ Week. Roll-out will continue across the rest of the UK in 2011 and students that sign-up to Reference Tree can expect to receive a discount off their first purchase. Please visit www.reference-tree.com for further information.
About Reference Tree:
Reference Tree is a new eTextbook Aggregator focussed on the UK Higher Education market. Launched in November 2010 with titles from leading academic Publishers, Reference Tree’s per-chapter model enables students to spread their investment in their textbooks over the year and provides a new digital revenue model for Publishers. Please see www.reference-tree.com for more details.