VitalSource's Annual Course Materials Report found that about a fifth of all students now purchase course materials directly through their LMS rather than through standard retail options.
Even though they are digital natives, students want to interact with instructors and administrators, be part of something outside their dorms and apartments, and feel like they have a place to go when they need help.
The problem is complex, and solutions are both nuanced and multifaceted. Here are several key insights to help institutions tackle a growing challenge.