Others rent from book publishers, many of which lease books to students at discounted prices. Students such as Reyes play a game of wait-and-see and avoid buying books for as long as possible. McGraw-Hill partners with universities to automatically bill students a flat rate for access to its materials, a measure the company says saves students money. ADDespite these efforts, thousands of students flock to online forums and Facebook groups searching for used copies of classic novels or pricey textbooks. AD“Some students make choices about what classes to take based on the cost of the textbook and course materials.

Source: Washington Post January 17, 2020 21:45 UTC