How come schools don't provide the textbooks themselves? It worked in high school. I mean think about it:
a) they can buy in bulk and get a huge discount.
b) they only need to buy 1 set every 2-3 years. Saving money
c) they can decide when to update their edition.
And to pay for this, add a "Textbook surcharge" to each class pricing. This way the cost can be split between 6-8 students. So a regular $129 book, would be sold to university at $80, so each student would pay only $10 for the book.
Hell they can probably even make more money by donating the books to some 3rd world schools.
I mean, I can honestly say that I have not opened a SINGLE book since graduation. With Google there is absolutely no reason for students to keep books after the class is over.
a) they can buy in bulk and get a huge discount.
b) they only need to buy 1 set every 2-3 years. Saving money
c) they can decide when to update their edition.
And to pay for this, add a "Textbook surcharge" to each class pricing. This way the cost can be split between 6-8 students. So a regular $129 book, would be sold to university at $80, so each student would pay only $10 for the book.
Hell they can probably even make more money by donating the books to some 3rd world schools.
I mean, I can honestly say that I have not opened a SINGLE book since graduation. With Google there is absolutely no reason for students to keep books after the class is over.