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I a) What do you believe are the advantages of using e-textbooks?
The greatest advantage is that they are easily accessible anywhere. One does not
need to carry heavy books all the time. Moreover, they are easy to store and one
can easily read them in night also. The font size of the ebooks can be changed as
per our own convenience.
According to me the advantages of using e-textbooks are that you don't need to
step out of the home to buy the books and hence saves time. It reduces the
storage space in your bookshelves. Its is cheaper than printed book as it saves
printing cost and shipping cost to vendors. So you can buy more books in same
amount if compared to printed books. So the biggest benefits are its quicky
available, cheaper and weightless.
Using e-textbooks has several advantages like:

1. Less Costly
2. Easy Accessibility
3. Don't require much physical space
4. Easy to share with others
5. Saves paper - Saves environment
We can carry them anywhere without the need to carry heavy books while
traveling or commuting
a) save of paper
b) any time accessibility
c ) multiple books can be accessed simultaneously
a) easy to carry & accessible any time

b ) easy to search for word meanings
Easy access
Not heavy like physical books
No fear of losing them
No damage
Portable
Can reread old books anytime
My mini library
Less wastage of resources
E-textbooks are cheaper
according to my personal experience I believe that the use of e-textbooks by an

individual has been very helpful as we won't have to carry the bulky books around
and also has been observed to be of a better accessibility that compared to the
paper textbooks.
They can be worried about concern free and don't require a spot for putting away.
They can encourage essayists to value the material at a low cost as the expense
of printing is wiped out. Accordingly, the per-users will acknowledge an incentive
for cash.
1. Less use of paper which would promote conservation of trees, leading to a
better environmental condition.
2. Easy search feature where students can just type the word or topic they are
searching for to find the topic.
3. Easy to store and manage.
4. Less burden of carrying the physical books.
1.We can access e-textbooks anywhere, anytime at anyplace which is the most
convenient way to learn and share knowledge.
2. Fonts can easily be adjusted as per reader's requirement.
The advantages of using e-textbooks are i) Can be accessed anywhere ii) I

needn't go to physical bookstore or wait for it to be delivered online. iii) Cost -
Effective as there is no printing, distribution cost involved. iv) Can carry as many
as I want without worrying about the space. v) I can change the font size as per my
eye strain.
Easily Portable
Easy Search
Cheaper - Digital textbooks are cheaper compared to traditional textbooks
Environmentally Friendly
Traditional books go obslete in sometime while e-books can be updates-
Traditional textbooks become obsolete quickly while e-textbooks can be updated
with current information.
Night Time Reading is possible
According to me the biggest advantage of using e-textbooks is that we don't have
to carry them physically, there is no way these books can be damaged like the
physical ones. Also in just a very small device we can carry texts from hundreds
and thousands of books.
Organised & easy to use.
Accessibility of text book material, convenience, cost savings in terms of buying

books, updated versions are available, saves paper and facilitates mobile learning
and sharing.
Mobility, easy update, interactive content, shareable content and

portable/accessible.
The advantage is that eBooks are easy to use, can be downloaded and stored and
can be carried anywhere.
Easy to reproduce, Easy to access, Easier read and Read anytime anywhere
using Mobile or any e-device.
• It is easily accessible from anywhere
• It is easily shareable with many users
• It is convenient to use
• It is cost effective and can be easily shared
easily accessible and easy to study at any point of time
Can make the habit of reading novels and can read at any point of time
e-textbooks are portable and flexible to use. They provide an easy avenue to
search and educate oneself. The best part of it is that it saves paper.
They can be carried burden-free and do not require a place for storing. They can
facilitate writers to price the material at a low price as the cost of printing is
eliminated. Thus, the readers will appreciate value for money.
1.Easily Portable
2.Easy Accessibility
3.Comparatively Cheaper
4. Environmentally Friendly
5.Adjustable
1.Reduces paper consumption

2.Can read multiple books at the same time
3.Carrying books easier in traveling
4.Cheaper
Saves paper, exo friendly, more accessible, can access anywhere on device
Easy to access
1.Easily accessible-anywhere and anytime

2.Can be navigated by using one click, hassle of flipping pages is not there
3.Any number of pages can be easily carried in the device and do not have to
carry thick textbooks
4.Using e-textbooks is much cheaper than purchasing paper-backs of books
5.It helps save paper which is reducing the harm caused to the environment
1. It is very convenient for voluminous textbooks

2. The audio version can be used for e-textbooks which is very useful
3. Text can be highlighted on e-textbook as well
4. They are cheaper that paper version of books as a lot of material can be
procured with a paperback book’s cost
1. Portable
2. Environmental friendly
3. Can be stored for later use
4. Affordable
1. Less paper wastage
2. Less space required on shelves or bags
3. Always accessible, don't have to go to the library every-time
Portability, All time access
Handy, Economic as compared to hard copy
Ease of access, convenience and shareability are some of the advantages of

using e-textbooks
Easy to carry, easy on follow up part and convenience
I don’t recommend the usage of E-books. It is not always feasible to read from the
digital devices, probably because I have been using paper books for long. Though,
the only advantage I see is saving of trees.
These are easy to carry; thus, I prefer using E-textbooks.
Hassle free use and Environment Friendly
Easy when it comes to storage and one time purchase of a device makes it cost
effective.
ease of access, easy to use, can read multiple books in a single device etc
convenience of having many books in one device
No need to carry physical books

Can be accessed from anywhere
We can read e-books while traveling

There is no need to carry physical books
No burden of carrying physical books
Storing multiple books in one place
E-textbooks are easy to carry in mobile phones or laptops. Also, e-textbooks could
be accessed at anytime and anywhere.
Can be read anytime and anywhere on small devices as well while traveling or
working even in remote areas .
Easy access, ease of use, cheap source, reviewed and easy to understand
1. Improved accessibility
2. Convenient
Accessible everywhere
Cheaper
- Convenience
- Safe keeping
- more engaging
- Multiple Tools to increase reading engagement
- No need to carry heavy books
- Easy to locate specific keywords
Easily accessible, portable, environment friendly, multiple books in one device
Portable, eco-friendly, single storage point, easily shareable
1. Easy to understand
2. Accessibility
3. Wide variety of sources available on a particular subject
4. Readability
1. No trees die; it takes more energy to manufacture physical books.

2. E-books are searchable and portable
3. E-books can be read in the dark
4. Instant download and can also be in the form of audio
Hassle-free, portable, saves you from carrying bulky textbooks
You can read unlimited books without purchasing them. Saves a lot of money.
One can access e-textbook anywhere and read what they want whereever they
want to. Further they are easy to use. Any phone or laptop is required
The advantages of using e-textbooks are i) Can be accessed anywhere ii) I
needn't go to physical bookstore or wait for it to be delivered online. iii) Cost -
Effective as there is no printing, distribution cost involved. iv) Can carry as many
as I want without worrying about the space. v) I can change the font size as per my
eye strain.
There are many advantages of using e-textbooks like accessible everywhere,
environmental friendly option, easily accessible dictionary, enable the option for
highlight,etc.
I believe that it is cost - effective, easily searchable, can be instantly downloaded,

good for environment, you can adjust font size, colour and a lot of things as well.
You can have access to books anywhere and anytime. Also, technology is
improving, hence we have it in our pockets all the time (smart phones, tablets)
We don't have to carry those heavy books.
I believe Portability is the major advantage of e-books. It can be carried anywhere

without worrying about the weight. Other advantages include e-books are
interactive and contain links for access to more information. They contain audio,
video and animations, which doesn’t make reading boring. Font size can also be
changed according to convenience, making it easier for people with disabilities.
There are many advantages of using e-books. Portability, easy-access, interactive

content. It doesn’t require trees to be cut for manufacturing paper. They don’t need
physical space to store. Easy to purchase and download e-books, available 24
hours.
Any time available

Easy to scroll up and down , go back and forth
Convenient reading,easily carriable
Easy accessibility and flexibility
Flexible and easily available
It is an environment friendly alternative to books. I believe that it is easier and

lighter to carry as compared to your traditional books. It also provides the ability to
scribble/make notes as one is reading which I cannot do using traditional books as
I don’t like to scribble with pen in books.
Less paper wastage, easy accessibility, lesser price

1. You can read it in dark as well unlike traditional textbooks where you need
proper light otherwise your eyes can be harmed
2. Saves storage space
Don’t have to carry pen to highlight
Easy navigation, all catalogues at one place
Its easy to go back and forth in a e textbook

no need of indexes
There are following advantages of using e- textbooks-
Easy accessibility
Easy to use
Handy
Overpriced Books
• Easily accessible anywhere anytime
• It allows you to carry multiple books in a single device
• It allows you to share reading data with others easily and promotes sharable
reading
• Easy access to reading material anywhere anytime

• New updated versions of books easily available without any delay to reach the
market
The e-textbooks are easy to use and convenient.
Portable and unlimited books

Ease of use while travelling and whenever you want as per your convenience
Save paper which in turn save trees from cutting
No need to go bookstore or order online to purchase
Economical
e-textbooks are portable and accessible everywhere. These are easily shareable.
A single device has many books so save lot of space in bags and at home. These
are easy on eyes as brightness of the device carrying e-text books can be
adjusted according to time of day.
The most important advantage is that these books can be read anywhere and you
dont have to carry extra thing. Also many books can be read on a single device.
And it is environment friendly.
The first advantage is that it can be used anywhere according to our needs.
Another advantage for me is I can use audio tool which will enable mei to listen to
what is written in e - textbooks.
Easy to carry. We don't need to carry physically

We can carry them in highly crowded place easily. We can carry large no of e-
books which is not the case with ordinary books.
Easy to carry, sync, search
Only one that you can study anywhere and anytime
It is resourceful and easy to access.
Easy to use and ease of bookmarking or finding a specific topic.
E-textbooks gives students the ability to highlight, instantly search for complex
word meanings and saves thier time in searching things physically.
I believe that e-textbooks are readily available, easy to carry and are travel
friendly. They can be accessed at anytime from anywhere. But, the most important
advantage of e-textbooks in this day and age is that they are environmental
friendly i.e. they save the trees. And, we really need trees right now. That us why I
think e- textbooks are the future of education.
Multiple books on a single device.
Accessible anywhere.
Easy to update the content.
We can use it anywhere and won’t have to carry multiple books.
Ease of access and availability. Wider options and anytime accessibility. Better
navigation and search.
It's ease of accessibility, wider acceptability. Book from any corner of the world can
be read at the tap of a button or two.
The main advantage of e text book as per me is it helps is saving paper and thus
in turn it helps is saving trees. Considering the present scenario when the global
warming has reached an alarming stage, increased use of e-book will be a great
step towards environmental protection.
• Using e-textbooks saves paper and thus it is eco-friendly

• It is cost effective
• Saves storage space
• E-textbooks are more interactive
Easily Portable
Easy Search
Cheaper - Digital textbooks are cheaper compared to traditional textbooks
Environmentally Friendly
Traditional books go obslete in sometime while e-books can be updates-
Traditional textbooks become obsolete quickly while e-textbooks can be updated
with current information.
Night Time Reading is possible
Easy to carry and cheaper than books
It is Convenient
It is Light weight as compared to normal books
It is Easy to carry around
Using them you can read anywhere and everywhere without the other person
knowing what are you reading
Ability to read e books even in dim, low or no light
There are several advantages of using e-books including user friendly,

convenience, easy to share, low maintenance cost and easy accessibility.
E books are easily accessible, portable, cost effective, storage space reduced,
saves paper as well.
No storage place required also burden of carrying physical books reduced

eBooks are portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. Instead of
carrying multiple bulky books, one eBook reader can hold thousands of eBooks.
Portable
Easily accessible, content can be shared, reading out loud feature, saves paper,
no need to carry weight around
1 Easy to carry
2 Environment friendly as it reduces paper wastage
3 Download and update latest content easily
E-books have given ease of access to knowledge, especially nowadays, as

technology has made it convenient to read books anytime you want, which makes
ebooks portable, easy to access and relatively cheaper, in most cases.
E text books give you ease to read anytime anywhere and enjoy the experience as
good as a reading a hard copy.
we can use them anywhere, easy to carry everything at one place, easy to store
and its very convienient.
Easy to carry lot of books without hassle

I b) What do you believe are the disadvantages of using e-textbooks?
According to me disadvantage is you constantly need a device such as

computer or laptop which have a bad effect on one's eyes.
According to me disadvantages of using the e textbooks are they have

bad effect on eyes. Using printed books are good for health. Another
disadvantage is if the device which you use for reading gets corrupt you
loose your collection of books.
1. Can lead to weak eye sight

2. Security Risk - might contain computer viruses
3. Will create too much dependency on technology to make life easier.
It glues us to the very technology that we need to become less addicted to

or be too much dependent on.
a) doesn't get the feel of reading sometimes

b) notifications on your device may distract you
c) it's difficult to navigate
a) fatigue level is high

b ) distraction because you are always on your phone
Not able to go to different pages fast

Touch feel of the book
Can’t make notes or underline the important points
Losing out on the touch and smell of books

Becoming too dependent on technology
Losing out of traditions
It has been believed that the prolonged use of electronic devices has
become a matter of concern as it has been adversely affecting the eyes of
the user and also been accounted for higher health concerns.
E-course readings are destructive for eyes. We as of now utilize cell

phones and workstations more often than not, utilizing these will build our
presentation to the screen and will cause medical problems.
1. E-textbooks cause strain in the eyes of the reader.
2. They cold sometimes be pirated and that means loss of royalty/revenue
to writer of the book and publication house.
3. E-textbooks lack the comfort of reading from the book.
1.E-textbooks cannot be accessed if there is no internet connectivity.

2. Continuous use of e-textbooks can cause eye strain.
I am not able to feel the books I am using. Less connection with it. There
is more dependency on the device. If there is any problem with the device
then I may not be able to read any book.
Ebooks causes eye strain, if you keep staring your device for a long you
will come into problem of eye strain. Physical books are good when it
comes to health issue and they don’t effect but Ebooks causes eye
problems a lot.
Uncomfortable to use
E-Books can be hacked.
Require power
E-textbooks are harmful for eyes. We already use mobile phones and
laptops most of the time, using these will increase our exposure to the
screen and will cause health issues.
Too much screen time leads to harmful effects on health especially eyes.
Requires operational and uninterrupted internet network, requires

personal information for login purposes, may require subscription charges,
full length books are not available and causes strain on eyes.
Installation issues, backup problems, strain on eyes, illegal distribution

and network issues.
The disadvantage i feel is that the charm and aura of book reading is lost.
It also has huge health implications.
Does not have the feel of a book. Older generations/Avid Readers likelier
to stick to actual books.
• Prolonged use can cause eye strains
• Difficulty in using the technology
• The main disadvantage is the high cost subscription of these e-textbooks

• A proper equipment is required for accessing these e-textbooks
People generally miss the conventional feeling of studying books.
Notifications of the other apps are very disturbing
Use of other apps while reading
They are a viable source of distraction. It requires a stable wifi connection

and can prove to strain the eyes of an individual.
They are quite a pain as it strains the functioning ability of the person. A
smart device is a necessary to operate the e-textbooks.
1.A device is Needed

2.Eye Straining
3.Difficulty in reading in sunlight
4.Lack of "book feel"
1.can lead to distraction

2.strain on eyes
The old fashioned and aesthetic vibes of books lack in ebook
Can cause eyesight problems
1.Causes greater strain on the eyes because of the device being used
rather than physical books
2.Not suitable for prolonged reading as leads to headache
3.Requires the availability of suitable device at all times
1. Some material are of poor quality that causes eyes to drain faster
2. The device for browsing e-textbooks might not be available at all times
like the battery dies fast or connectivity is lost
1. Strain on eyes
2. Need to charge your device
3. Loss of information
1. Physical indicator of how much book is left to read is missing
2. Have to charge the device or be connected to the internet to read the
book
3. Cannot scribble on the pages for references
4. Cannot donate them to others
Strain on the eyes
Too much screen time
Difficulty in reading it on small screens is one of the disadvantage. Also,

the lack of touch and feel is missing in e-textbooks.
Long exposure to electronic device
I tried it once, and I lost the track of where I had been reading. It does not
give a feeling that you have completed reading a book.
The digital forms of all the books might not be available.
The requirement of specific resources ( Laptop, Phone or Ipad) and the

pressure it puts on eyes
Essence of a textbook is lost and usage of e-textbooks is difficult to

understand.
strains your eye, can divert the attention as the e-books are read on
phone or laptops
more or less effect on eyesight, contributes to e-waste
Need electronic device to access it

Strain on eyes while reading
Size of text
It can cause distraction during studies as devices can be used for other
entertainment purposes.
Limited battery life, have to charge the device after a certain point of time
Originality factor that comes with an actual book
E-textbooks require device which has limitations of battery life and needs
to be charged. Strain on eyes after reading for longer time is another
issue.
The screen time which affects your eyesights, especially younger children.
not having the feeling of a hard cover book
Can be disrupted easily by lack of connection.

Rural areas don't have proper connections.
Requires special device
Not Familiar with technology
- Harmful on the eyes

- Dependence on battery
- Dependence
- Future Generations wont be able to read a normal book with the same
interest
High cost, regular charging of device, eye strain
High price, frequent need of charging of device
1. Easy to get distracted

2. Need a gadget (computer/mobile/tablet) to use it
3. Effects on health (specifically eyes)
4. Piracy problem for author/publisher
1. Health is adversely affected as you have to stare at the screen.

2. Don't get book satisfaction from a e-book i.e physical touch of a book
3. You can lose a file (because of virus/if you forget to backup)
4. Need internet and device to read
Cannot use them without internet connectivity, retention capacity i believe

is more in case of a physical textbook
Harmful for eyes in the long run
Everyone is not aware of etextbook
I am not able to feel the books I am using. Less connection with it. There
is more dependency on the device. If there is any problem with the device
then I may not be able to read any book.
The disadvantages of using e-textbooks are it may cause eye strain and
you can lose your files as it is in digital form.
You need a device to use free textbooks and etextbooks are harder to
read in sunlight because the glare of the sun makes a screen hard to read.
Strain on eyes, if using smart phones or laptops.

There is a different feel of pages, on having read the original textbooks.
They smell different.
Intangibility is one of the major disadvantage of using e-books. E-book

doesn’t give the traditional feeling or touch, a physical book can deliver. E-
books prove to be expensive than physical books in some cases. Also,
there is piracy problem for authors when e-books are available for free
download at different torrent sites.
E-books can cause eye-strain and it can have adverse health effects. If
you’re reading your e-book for a long time, it can cause headaches and
negative effects on eye. People already spend a lot of time on electronic
devices. Reading can be done on physical books to avoid extra time
devoting to electronic devices.
Not easy to carry big , lethargic and heavy books
Eyes pain
Muscles of eyes stretch
Shunning traditional approach completely
Not owning the hard copy
Strain on the eyes after some time. It also leads to loss of feel of using a
hardcopy. Can be tough to operate for non tech savvy audience.
Don't think there is any

1. You need a laptop or personal computer to run e-textbook which can be
unaffordable for some people
2. It has negative effect on eyes
Can be difficult to use if don’t have knowledge about computer
Subscription costs are high for good books, Unable to feel or smell the
book which is a great delight
Costlier than normal books need to have a credit card or paypal account
to buy some books
Eye strain
We have to charge our e-textbooks daily

• High subscription costing for e-books makes it costlier
• Digital Reading material leads to straining on eyes and low vision
• Some E-books might work on only limited capable devices
• Costly to buy books online

• Causes health issues such as eye strain
The e-books are highly dependent to availability of smart device.
Affects eye health

Difficult to change habits of reading from textbook for some people
Reading from books will last longer as you can concentrate more while
reading from book as compare to e textbook
Reading from e textbook is difficult as visual is not that great
It requires special device to read it and can cost much higher. The device
can have negative impacts on health. Loss of complete information in
case of any problem with device. Downloading books using pirated
software applications is illegal also.
First basic disadvantage is that it puts strain on your eyes. Some of the e-
textbooks are available free online but there are certain books which cost
much higher than physical books.
Major disadvantage is that it will have a direct impact on our eyes. Another
can be the data which is present in the book in not the exact data and
being copied from author's book without his permission
Required internet to download. Sometimes very expensive

People who are not technologically advanced might suffer while using e-
books
Difficult to read sometimes, stress on eyes
Headache after constant use and also eyesight problems
Feel of paper is the missing component. Technical issue such as virus can
corrupt the e-library.
The feel of paper and the fragrance of paper.
The disadvantage I feel would be that at times you can't access your
electronic device as it needs to be charged at all times.
Well, they can put a strain on your eyes. The blue light from the screen is
known to affect the retina in human beings. But, I also think that we'll soon
come up with a measure to counter that.
If the device crashes, you will lose all the E-textbooks.
Extreme use of E-textbooks can hinder your eyesight
Lack of feel and touch. The essence of the book is lost. It becomes
complicated to use for not so technology friendly people.
The books relevant in India aren't available in the form of e-textbooks as
much as foreign published books are. The lack of touch.
The disadvantages of e-books according to me is it affects the eyesight

adversely. You cannot read continuously for hours. Moreover if you are
reading it in dim lights it will be even harm your eyes even more. For the
young kids, this has led to the use of spectacles at a very small age.
• Requires a e-book reader or a computer which costs higher

• Side effects on eyes
• E-book reader requires power
problems a lot.
Uncomfortable to use
E-Books can be hacked.
Require power
Lack of security and health problems
You don’t get the real feel of a book

You may run out of battery of the device on which you are accessing the e
book
Its difficult to write some imp points on an e book as compared to a normal
book
Disadvantages of using e textbooks includes copyright issues, health

issues for people using e-textbooks for longer period of time and
increased cost of living including availability of modern gadgets like
laptops, smart phones etc.
It requires a smartphone to use e books. Also it is a strain for the eyes to

continuously use e books.
Disadvantage major is lack of concentration on computer or mobile phone

The most disappointing thing about Ebooks is it requires special device for
keeping it and reading Ebooks. Not like traditional books which are free to
read doesn’t need any device nor you need a special charger to keep the
device running.
Eye Strain
Satisfaction of reading a book not there, causes strain on the eyes
1 Strain on eyes
2 Technical issues
3 Higher cost
Loss of the art of reading and the touch - feel associated with books
E books are not available for all the texts available in this world. Also
reading books through a tablet or a phone could be a straining task.They
are not accessible to all.
It might pressure your eyes sometimes and a human touch with a book is
absent here.
Eye sight problem

I c) Is there anything else you associate with your own views about using e-
textbooks?
According to me e-books are convenient and useful however they would expire
after a certain period of time.
A lot of e textbooks are available for free. Also its easy to find the book when
you want re read and you can choose the font and size of your choice. I wish
that we could lend e textbooks for as long as we want to the other person as in
case of printed books. Generally you can only lend the for limited time. (Sharing
books should be promoted in case of e textbooks as well)
E textbooks have made it more easy to access knowledge and made us more
aware. This has put us in an advantage where there are no boundaries to
knowledge that is easily transferable over the world
I personally prefer traditional books.
Prefer using books more than e books cause we get a feel of reading
Doesn't give feel of a physical handbook
No
No
As shared earlier as well, in my personal experience on using the e-textbooks

has been great as they are very handy to use, accessible to anybody at any
time. From a bigger picture they are better to use as they tend to reduce the
dependence on paper as well. this has helped in saving the environment too.
The touch and feel of physical books can never be supplanted by the e-course
books. The fulfillment got from perusing a book is at an alternate level. You can
check significant words and lines and make the significant pages hound eared.
This can never be felt while utilizing an e-reading material.
I feel that e-textbooks are a great means to share information if it is viewed on a
suitable device like an e-book reader. As, e-book reader can only be used for
reading and it allows the reader not to be disturbed from other applications like
constant messages, other notifications. This way the reading experience can be
enhanced.
In my opinion, use of e-textbooks should be allowed with eye protection mode to

protect our eyes from UV rays from mobile screens or laptops.
The availability of good devices like Kindle, Nook will make the transition easier
from traditional to e-textbooks.
personally prefer traditional books over e- books as they give me the feeling of
reading which i miss in e books
The touch and feel of physical books can never be replaced by the e- textbooks.
The satisfaction derived from reading a book is at a different level. You can
mark important words and lines and make the important pages dog eared. This
can never be felt while using an e-textbook.
No
Search and find functions facilitate efficiency, options for marking the pages are
available and students can take advantage of text-to-speak functions.
One of the biggest advantages of eBooks is the fact that they require no trees to
create them. More flexibility and multimedia content available.
No i would not like to associate anything
It is harder to study on e-books
• I am reluctant sometimes in adopting the e-textbooks
E-textbooks has a promising future as the number of electronic gadgets are

increasing in the market and in this fast world, it provides an easier and
accessible way to gain information.
NO
NA
I have a habit of underlining the important texts which in e-textbooks I find it

tough to manage. Dependance on this leads to headache and decreases
efficiency.
e-textbooks are a future as it is communicated as saving papers thus tree.

However, it consumes a lot of energy and demands virtual storage space.
I feel e-textbooks are the future of books and are in accordance with the
technology trends , but using a book or a e-textbook remains a very personal
choice and solely depends on the preference of the reader.
My views about using e-textbooks are largely based on the perceptions of the
younger generations.
I still prefer ebook because of ease of use
E books help saving paper
Though there are multiple advantages of using e-textbooks, but I personally do

not prefer reading like this because my eyes get strained easily and head starts
aching if I spend too much time on a particular screen. Also I am used to
reading from conventional paper-back versions of books and materials, I prefer
that only for reading and somehow that helps me retain more as compared to
electronic medium.
Even if e-textbooks cost me higher, I would still prefer that because it is more
convienient and wider reach.
I think so e-books take a lot of memory space on a device

No
They are easy to read when travelling
Kindle and other devices which are e-book friendly should be cheap
I think the touch and feel factor of books is one of the greatest motivating factor
of reading a book. E-textbooks have this very important feature missing. The
smell of the new books is one of the motivating factors to open the book and
read it
E-textbook market can revolutionize the reading and learning functions in more
inclusive and Eco-friendly manner
I feel it doesn’t give you a sense of fulfillment.
E-Books are portable. I will always prefer using those.
In my opinion, the usage of e-textbook must be increased in colleges and

schools in order to develop in students the ability to conveniently use them and
for technological advancement.
I think e-textbooks are becoming very popular nowadays due to the online
culture in students and also they are reducing the use of paper and are
environmentally good.
I personally feel that e-books are very handy and portable
travel friendly
I have started using e-books more often as it is easy for me rather than carry
bulky physical book
There must be devices in which only study material can be uploaded.
no
N/A
E-textbooks are a good alternative to traditional textbooks as it is not only

convenient to use, but also saves paper(environment friendly).
Easy to carry. They do not give the feel that actual paper book 📚 give, like
turning pages
easy to source and use with the advent of internet
They are helpful and have huge potential for the future.
No
They can be bought quickly
seems like a new way to engage in studies, must be tried
- I think its a great idea but not for all aspects of studying
- There should be a traditional textbook for certain subjects
- A hybrid of traditional and E-textbook
I still prefer books textbooks over e-textbooks as I feel uncomfortable because

of eye strain caused by constant staring at screens too long
I prefer e-textbooks which are easily accessible on devices easy to carry
specially while travelling
It costs much higher to use a e-textbooks; most e-books cost more than normal
physical books.
Licensing can be a pain as digital files can be controlled unlike a paper book.
Plus e-books have a limited shelf life.
It is convenient and has made our lives easy, however the feel of a
textbook(physical) is different and I personally prefer studying from a physical
book than e textbook
Convenience
Etextbook should be made available free to everyone
The availability of good devices like Kindle, Nook will make the transition easier
from traditional to e-textbooks.
As a user of Kindle, I think that it is a growing trend to use e-textbooks in the

upcoming years.
E-textbooks are more flexible than usual books and can carry a lot of books
while travelling in just a handful device.
It's easy to navigate, having access to a lot info via google as well.
Kindle, is a great source. It feels the same and is handy.
Yes, By using e-textbooks, I think we are contributing to environment in a

positive manner. Thousands of trees are cut for manufacturing paper. If we limit
the use of physical books, there will be less requirement of cutting down of trees
& it will also solve the problem of pollution to some extent.
With the advancement in technology and people looking for convenience in

everything, I think e-books are solving their problem. Being interactive in nature,
and available for them at every moment saves a lot of our time.
Yes ,e Books are compliable and convenient to carry
Yes easily available online
I don't personally prefer it.
I like the accessibility
no
No
E - textbooks can be converted into audio files which can be listened while
doing some other work
It is more eco friendly
E books is a good thing , but we should not forget our old big and small books
too that build our childhood and adolescence
Its good, but we should get all under one roof in minimum subscription like once
i register with macmillan i get all e books at an annualised fee
yes it will save paper
you can esily search for words in textbook

• E-Books have a slight edge over its advantages as compared to its
disadvantages and is now becoming a good source of reading for future
generations but the main problem that hinders its progress is the effects on eye
sight which is acting as a deterrent towards its growth.
• E-books are pretty helpful in case of higher studies where there are lot of
reference material to be accessed for studies
For me , e-books are easy to carry.
Ebooks don't give the feel of a hardcopy
It takes time to shift habit from reading book to e-textbook and also it will affect
business of bookshops
NA
E - textbooks for me are the future of books. As more and more people are
getting updated with technology, it can be inferred that they will be more happy
reading books on the device rather than the physical books.
E - textbooks are very helpful as you can read them anytime and in any posture
you are sitting in.
They are a good alternative of books,easy to carry and use
They are easy to use and navigate through. They are more eco-friendly.
Good cause but not much feasible for some people
Battery issue with phones

Constant wandering of mind due to notification
Environment sustainability is required in this time and age thus using e-book
becomes a social responsibility.
It saves time and space and thus it is the need of the fast-paced generation.
I like being old-school, so I prefer books over e-textbooks. A book in your hand
gives you the feeling of reading a book.
Why not? Everything is getting mechanized these days. Why not reading?
Yes, I believe using E-textbooks promotes the advantages it has for the
environment by reducing the use of paper.
E-textbooks is making everybody incline towards technology and also helping

the environment by cutting down on the use of papers
E-textbooks along with audio textbooks reduces the time of physical delivery of
the book, but they adds to the wider range of option to the reader
Wider option just at the swap of few options on my phone or kindle.
I believe in the present world where everything is getting digitalis-ed, at least

there should be few things which would help us in staying away from gadgets.
Already people are spending a major portion of their time on gadgets and in
such a situation increased use of e-books will worsen the situation.
As e-textbooks can be easily converted to audio files, it helps students to listen

to their lessons when driving or walking to college. They reduce costs in the long
run as Digital textbooks are cheaper compared to traditional textbooks,
sometimes as much as 50 to 70 percent less than first edition print texts.
i personally prefer traditional books over e- books as they give me the feeling of
reading which i miss in e books
Yes. They are quite easy to handle and you can carry thousands of books on
the go.
Sometimes parents might think you are accessing your device for some leisure
purpose instead of reading while you are going through an e textbook
In my view i don’t prefer e textbooks until and unless i don’t have access to
hardcopy of books because for me reading e-textbooks and highlighting the
important points while reading is very important which is easy in a hardcopy of
books.
E books can be seen as the upcoming future as it saves paper and portable
hence saves paper
I think positive is it can be used anywhere as we have phones with us. Negative
is distraction and lack of personal touch.
No matter how much hard work you put in making a new Ebook, there are some
people make your ebooks for free download on some torrent site or any other.
This is very serious issue amongst author and publisher
Unlimited Reads
A current and future trend, made it easier for a lot of people to get access to a
lot of books regardless of their geographical areas
E-textbooks basically can be the reason behind eye problems if the user is a
vivid reader. Also it requires internet connection and the device needs to be
charged for continuos usage. The harmful rays from the device can be avoided
if we use books instead.
I didn't understand the question
Can’t say
Since everything is changing very fast we need to catch up with the pace and e-
textbooks are very helpful in that for us.
Not a good idea to read e books

II a) Are there any individual or groups who would recommend/approve of your use
of e-textboooks? Please give details.
My peers would recommend of the e-books because of the today's generation

comfort with technology and in general all the benefits that e-book have to offer.
My younger brother would recommend of my use of e-books more and he would

like to read them too as kids are tech-friendly these days and would be interested
in reading and learning such things with interactive technology
Yes
1. Academic institutions like schools,colleges, coaching classes promote the use of
e-textbooks for knowledge gaining purposes.
2. Peers who already use e-textbooks.
An environmental activist may approve because of the trees it will save.
Professors
Peers
Friends
Yes - colleagues and friends
No
No
though there is no as such in particular but when compared to the ease of use and
the concern regarding the environment, the community in general would prefer and
recommend the use of e-textbooks over conventional paperback books.
Hippie will concentrate on fast replace-ability of physical books with e-course

readings. Teachers in schools and colleges are laying accentuation on electronic
technique for examining.
1. Online libraries- They have almost every book published in the history and easily
available.
2. Amazon- Since amazon has launched an e-book reader named Amazon Kindle
which provides the exact same experience as reading a book. Amazon also has a
whole lot of e-books available on its site for people to purchase or read for free.
1.My current employer recommends me to use e-textbooks

2.Teachers or instructors as it can increase engagement in the classrooms and
can help them to understand the concepts easily with features like highlight, add
comments, built in dictionary, etc.
Tech savvy Millennials.
my friends
The people of the Z- generation will definitely approve the use of e-textbooks
because of the ease of use and its other benefits.
My friends, the people of the new generation
Parents, peers and faculty members (in case textbook versions are not available).
Ebook authors, online content writers (paid for views and downloads)
The group which promotes e-books for me are online stores
Students (Graduate and PG), White Collar Workers.
• Lecturers/Professors
Professors and teachers recommend us to study through these online textbooks

College committees generally sends some news and important information. Those
groups could recommend me.
Our doctors generally sends us important cases analysis and any extra readings to
us
University professors advice reading research papers and texts online for a
broader comprehension of the subject matter.
Environmentalist will focus on speedy replaceability of physical books with e-

textbooks. Professors in schools and universities are laying emphasis on electronic
method of studying.
The younger generation would probably recommend or approve the use e-

textbooks as they perceive them to be more trendy and in sync with the technology
advancement taking place all around.
Schools universities as most of the people have laptops or computers and then
they don't have to spend money on books.
My peers, my professors encourage ebooks
I would recommend
Schools are now shifting to e-learning methods whereby they promote e-textbooks
extensively as firstly that is the future of learning and not being limited to just
paperback textbooks printed, but also finding out innovative ways of learning and
discovering new materials that will facilitate better learning and also reduce the
load that they have to carry along with them to school everyday. Also because
students should be taught to use e-textbooks since the very beginning.
Also, MBA students now need more of e-textbooks that include a mix of
presentations, articles, and additional reading that they explore from different
electronic platforms. Hence they also would greatly recommend the use of e-
textbooks.
Being a medical student, I have always had huge books that we had to carry to
college and drag back home which used to be a big task. So this field is the one
that would recommend the use of e-textbooks as the volume of material required
for reference in this field is very vast and physical books might not be the best
option.
1. Teachers
2. Environmental groups
1. My family
2. Environmental groups
Medical students, Law Students since their books are huge
School children
Fellow classmates and millennials would approve of using e-textbooks. They

understand the advantages of e-textbooks
Peers and Bollywood celebrities promoting Kindle
The generation born after 2000 would be the best target for the usage of E-Books..
Children these days would do anything to reduce the weight of their bags. If the
parents can afford and if the school allows, E-Books can be used.
College faculty and even my friends would approve of the use of e-textbooks.
My friends are very supportive of e-textbooks and they have started using them
recently.
yes, the millennials will support ebooks as they are more equipped with technology
and want easy access to anything and everything every time
tech savvy people
Yes when I was in VIT people recommended me to use e-books to save money as
books were available for free on internet. Also it is easy for me use e-books on
laptop and learn from there.
College friends who use e-book
Corporate employees are the most active users of e-textbooks
My friend circle
Being an MBA student, I think college must approve and promote use of e-
textbooks wherever possible.
No
new generation/millennial's/born in the age of internet. Such people would most
likely be using E-books themselves and view them as a part and parcel of their
daily lives
While I was preparing for govt exams, almost all websites recommended e
textbooks
Students generally approve of using e books
Young People
N.A
-N.A
Yes, my friends who are tech savvy would definitely recommend use of e-
textbooks
Yes, my school/ college friends
The current generation i.e millennial's would be recommended to use e-textbooks

as they are technologically enabled and find it convenient to use.
The new generation/ millennial's who are highly tech savvy and enjoy the use of
internet. It would make it easier for them to study and concentrate more.
No
No
Friends and all those who use etextbooks
Tech savvy Millennials.
Yes, there are few professors in my college who gives their task through e-
textbooks and also recommends to use e-textbooks.
Yes, my uncle is a habitual reader and suggests me to use a Kindle to read

various books.
College students- Student in Vellore Institute of Technology. Their curriculum is

based such. Also, they are easily available through faculty and online as well.
Youngsters.Today's generation is more inclined towards usage of text books.
Tech-savvy people and young generation will definitely recommend/approve use of

e-textbooks. College students who have vast syllabus to cover for different
subjects prefer e-books over owning a number of physical books.
Working professionals, young-aged people and school/college going students will

promote e-books in general.
Yes my siblings
Yes my freinds
My professor because of its easy access
Teachers because of easy accessibility
Yes. Teachers usually recommend e books as they are cheaper and lighter
alternative to traditional hardcopy books.
Yes. My Teachers and Family recommend e books
My family would recommend the use of e- textbooks
My friends use kindle so they would recommend the use of e- textbooks
My friends, sister and parents as they feel I should not overburden my luggage
with books
My friends as they are more tech savvy and want me to be one too.
No
Yes, a group of students

• Professors For reference reading material
• Professors in colleges and higher studies
Yes. My peer group can influence my decision to use e-book
Yes, novel reading community
Not sure
All students in research field.
Yes, one of my friend who has done MBA always uses e - textbooks to read the
books and always recommends me to read these books online. He says that you
can access them anywhere and never feel bored. This way you will also build a
liking for reading books.
Yes, some of my friends use e - textbooks and they always recommend me to read
books online in which they always say that these books save papers. Also they
can be ready when you are traveling.
My teachers and classmates
Office partners and parents
Environmentalists, Kindle owners, Bloggers
Some friends of college and school because we do not take bcom exams seriously
and we only see some questions from the assignment PDF as we don't buy the
books
My friends have recommended kindle in the past and since then I have been using
kindle.
Now a days it is being recommended by most of the people. My colleagues have
been recommending me to use e-books more often.
Yes my sister, as she is an avid reader and she uses a kindle to read various
books.
I think the environmentalists/environment enthusiasts would approve of my views

on e-textbooks to some extent. After all they do help save the environment.
Students & Young professionals.
Working professionals and students.
No, I don't think so.

Researchers who generally research in India don't go for buying books from all
over the world but access them over the net.
I think as of now there is no group or individual who approves use of e-books

where as everyone has their own opinion about using e-books and can
recommend others based on that. Also the final decision of using e-books should
depend on the situation where the e-books have to be used. For example, in rural
area schools , where fund is a major issue, e-books can help children in education.
In this scenario use of e-books is always beneficial.
As I am very fond of reading books, my mother herself gifted me a Kindle which is

very handy and now I can read any book at less price and any time
my friends
Yes. My friends and family
Peer groups / class mates/ Batch mates / friends and parents to some extent are
the relevant groups that recommend/approve of my use of e-text book.
My college friends sometimes influence me to go through some important e- text

books which they have because it is easier for them to send me the same via
internet.
Professors and faculties in schools and colleges now recommend to use e books
rather than paper books.
Being a working professional, nowdays companies focus use on e books only and
all client work is using e books only.
yes, people who read novels recommend ebooks.
Research Scholars
Our teachers
No
I am not associated with any such groups
No
No.
No
II b) Are there any individual or groups who would discourage /disapprove
of your use of e-textboooks? Please give details.
My parents would discourage me to use eBooks because of the constant

touch with the technology and the negative effect it can have on eyes.
My grandparents would discourage the use of e-textbooks as they are

worried of my eye power. Also old people take time to accept new ways of
doing things due to generation gaps.
Yes
1. Doctors - As it directly impacts eyesight
2. Parents - As being glued to electronic devices makes us detached from
personal relations.
People who think too much relying on technology is bad
Parents
Myself
Yes - parents
No
No
as mentioned, the rigorous and extensive exposure to the use of

electronics as in like laptops or phones has been found and proved to be
having negative effects on the visual and health aspects on people.
Indeed, my folks and grandparents. They think the more prominent

utilization of cell phones and tablets would influence my eyes.
1. Publications- Some traditional publications might be against the use of
e-textbooks as this wold lead to reduction in the copies sold leading to loss
of revenue.
No one
The generation that were born before the tech boom.
Could be my parents
The older generation- X and Y will discourage its usage because of the
possible health issues and difficulty in operating an new technological
device.
My mother. She isn't comfortable with too much screen time. Also, she is a
traditional copy- pen person
Grandparents and peers (having bitter ebook experience).
Professors and mentors who believe in traditional teaching methods. Also,

victims of plagiarism and fraudulent activities.
Traditional readers who still think that reading also includes the physical
touch of the books and that it cannot be excluded.
People with medical issues (Sensitive to seizures).
• No
Doctor’s and sometimes parents refrain us from using e-textbooks

NO
Parents generally think that we were using cellphones even though we are
reading and always tells us to read by books
Parents have never experienced working through e-textbooks. Thus, they

prefer to see me learning through physical books.
The people from early generation may not find it a viable option for
education as they have themselves never experienced and in today's
generation gadgets have become a dis-connector from the society.
The older generation might disapprove the use of e - textbooks citing the
disadvantages attached with it , also they prefer the feel the book and are
able to connect with the content in a better manner.
Parents with conservative ideology who don't approve of e textbook as

they believe that it can lead to distraction.
I dont think so
People with eye sight problems
The groups that cannot afford the use of electronic devices for themselves
are the ones that are likely to discourage the use of these. Also, the people
who are not conversant with technology and require help of other people to
operate a device are likely to discourage the use of e-textbooks.
Graduate students who do have such huge sets of material for reference
would not require much use of e-textbooks.
Also, school students are discouraged the use of e-textbooks as it causes
great strain on their eyes and is not suitable for their health
Publishers
I think so publication houses would discourage
Professors in undergraduate colleges, Parents
Middle aged people
Older generation and parents would disprove of my use of e-textbook

because they might think I am using the electronic gadget for leisure
activities rather than learning
Doctors, parents (often confuse with just wasting time over internet)
People born in the 90s and before would mostly not take up E-Books.
People who are used to reading from paper books, especially those born in
90s.
My parents would most probably disprove of e-textbooks because of the

pressure it puts on eyes.
My brother because I usually read them on iPad and sometimes he needs

it for his work.
yes, particularly my parents and their cousins, the reason being it strains
the eye a lot and is a form of distraction. it also, according to them, doesn't
give the feeling of novelty while reading an e-book
bibliophiles: might not give a sense of ownership and feel that purchasing a
book gives
Few people around me like to buy books because they want the physical
feel of paper while reading and also they do not want to sit in front of
screen to read.
Parents/ guardians who do not have any information regarding use of e-

books
Old fashioned readers
N/A
The publishers of books have monetary interest in discouraging use of e-

textbooks.
No
Old generation/baby boomers who would see e-books as a distraction
because of the ignorance regarding technology.
Not that I know of
People who like to keep the hard copy of books only
Those who get their eyes strained
N.A
-N.A
Yes, my parents would discourage use of e-textbooks may be because of

eye strain it may cause
Yes, my parents as they do not understand the new technology
The age group of 40-65 feel uncomfortable reading e-books and rather
prefer a physical book. Plus they feel it will negatively impact their health.
The older generation i.e aged more than 40-45 years feel that the use of e-
books would impact the health negatively and also, deteriorate the
concentration as the person using it might change the application and do
something else on the device.
Those who do not have internet or a mobile phone or laptop or find using
these tech driven devices difficult to use.
No
Old people who never used etextbooks
The generation that were born before the tech boom.
There are very few people who discourage to use e-textbooks and they
suggests it restricts the user for having physical book reading satisfaction.
No, I don't think that there is an individual or groups who discourages me

for using e-textbooks.
Yes, my parents and grandparents. They think the greater use of

smartphones and tablets would affect my eyes.
Senior citizens. According to them, you better focus on normal textbooks.
Older generation who are habitual of using physical books, who don’t get
the proper touch feel or satisfaction from using e-books, can disapprove
the usage of e-books.
Some parents might disapprove usage of e-books for their children since it
has adverse health effects and cause eye-strains if viewed for a longer
duration.
May be old generation ,who would find difficult to catch up with book
Yes may be children at very tender age
My parents because it can be too off the traditional approach
Maybe older generation because owning a book is still considered a luxury
Yes, old school hardcopy lovers would not be appreciative of the e-books.
In addition to this, people non tech savvy can find e books use to be
slightly challenging.
No
Generally aged people refrain from using e- textbooks as they are resistant
to change
Some people who like to feel the book in their hand would discourage the
use of e- textbook
Yeah , some publishers who are my relatives they want me to read

physical copies so as to increase their revenue .
Yes , my parents as they feel e tetbooks reading for 3 hrs + a day may
affect eyesight
No
no
• Doctor’s discourage the use of e-books for health issues like over
straining on eyes and stress issues due to overuse of e-text books
• Eye Doctors
Yes, peer group and colleague can influence my decision
Yes, older generation doesn't believe in this concept
Not yet
NA
Yes, there are some people who always discourage me using e - textbooks
just because they think it gives the impression that a person is using
his/her device continuously which will distract him/her to use other apps in
the mobile phones.
Most of the people that i met are of the opinion that i should not use e -
textbooks. This gives other person an impression that the person is not
interested in talking to them.
No
Book store keeper
Readers, parents, students
Not majorly because I don't use them often

It could be my parents who don't want me to hurt my eyesight
None that I know of.
None.
No I don't feel any individual or groups will discourage me in any way.
Yes, every subject or an idea has it pros and cons. There are people who
support it, then there are those who oppose it. Some people like to be old
school in a way that they need to feel the touch of a book, the whiff of the
pages when they read. Can't appose that either. Everyone is entitled to
their opinion.
People who do not have a strong hand in using technology.
Aged professionals who do not promote the use of technology.
Generally, teachers at schools still prefer using this over e-textbooks. This
is because the text can easily be marked it highlighted in case if revisit in
future.
For the people whom the publication counts when only it is a print journal
and not an online journal.
As per me the people of the age group of our grandparents and those born
before 80’s never favor e-books. Few of them are not even comfortable
with the gadgets and modern technologies. So in such situation it’s natural
that they will be against the use of e-books.
Yes, some people or some groups tend to be inclined towards the use of
physical books and discourage e-books. As they think that physical books
can be more meaningful gifts, physical books can be shared while e-books
are selfishly hoarded by the owner of e-book account i.e. Kindle etc
Could be my parents
Yes..my friends and family
Some old school parents with conservative approach along with some
authors(friends) who have had the taste of how it feels to be a part of
bestseller novel or book are the relevant groups that disapprove of my use
of e-textbooks
No, not much people discourage me to read e textbooks.
Parents discourage to use e books due to excess usage of smart phones

every time as they have not used such technology so might not be able to
relate.
Friends and peers can encourage use of e books and focus on physical.
Also due to effect on eyes parents suggest not to use e books.
No
No
Parents
Most of the adults and teens spend most of the time in front of the screen
be it mobile or laptop. So adults would definitely discourage the use of e-
textbooks.
My sister discourages me to use e-textbooks, due to the associated ill-

health effects
No
No.
No
II c) Is there anything else you would associate with other people’s views
about using e-textbooks? Please give details.
While eBooks are more convenient but still many people prefer traditional
books over eBooks .eBooks expedite the process of learning just by sitting
home but reading from back-lit screens is more harmful for eyes and that is
why it may feel more tiresome to finish an eBook than a hard copy book.
yes i would associate with my grand parents and i agree with them that
though we have a lot screen display modes which help to reduce pressure
on eyes but yes printed books would always be better than e books in this
respect
People prefer to use things that are easily available and inexpensive. All
this can be fulfilled by using e-textbooks.
No
People have a mixed views . It depends mainly on their ease of use and
self perception
It's very convenient
No
No
None
None
People today are varying of using e-textbooks as they are not comfortable
with using the same. As change is something most people are afraid of, a
complete transition for the books is practically not possible and people
need time to adjust to the new age techniques and technologies.
Yes, some people say that e-textbooks are not useful and convenient but
as per today's scenario using we should use digital technology to read that
books as e-textbooks are environment friendly and we can save many
trees by reducing the use of paper.
This shouldn't be given to children. Let me begin learning the traditional

way.
Many prefer it because it cheaper in a long run

It is easily portable everywhere
It is quite trending, some people are comfortable using it and are switching
to e-textbooks easily from physical books whereas some are not so
comfortable and rigid in using them. In fact, they discourage there usage as
it increases the screen exposure of individuals.
No.
Ebooks fit the screen size and come in variations, font sizes and screen
brightness can be adjusted and additional learning aids can be accessed.
Many people still prefer traditional books to read from. Piracy remains a
concern for authors and distributors. Some people think ebooks have
unreliable life span.
That its a new technological phenomena which will have a good impact on
the environment.
No
• Sometimes people think using e-textbooks can cause distractions, as the

devices in which they are accessed have various additional features.
N/A
may be because of our generation who had used books for studying in the
childhood, we were finding it difficult to read e-textbooks for longer reads
NA
There are both positives and negatives associated with using the e-
textbooks. It depends on the comfort of an individual. A good experience
translates into positive reinforcement and vice-versa.
There is a concern of copyright that is raised. Plagiarism is in abundance

and laws to protect rights of makers/writers are yet not stringent.
People feel that e-textbooks are easy to carry and are adjustable to which I
associate the most.
NO
I support their idea of encouraging ebooks
None
Although, e-textbooks are the future of learning as all advanced courses

now has learning materials that is available online, there is still great
audience that is untapped from this technology and can be taught well on
the advantages and converted into e-textbook users.
E-textbooks are being used really extensively now and even people of
older age groups are now shifting towards the use of e-books.
Even though people are technology driven but they still do not prefer or are
comfortable to use e-textbooks
No
Kindles are mostly associated with e books, since their reading experience
is like a physical book
Reading experience can not be compared to hardcopy
The modern generation tend to understand the benefits of e-textbooks

while the older generation is apprehensive of using the e-textbooks
Currently its just a habit and a long way from becoming habit
Most people feel a digital book is portable and cheap. However, I feel we
should go along with the paper books since it is easier to mark on it if it is a
course book and note down the important points.
People strongly believe this shall save the trees and protect the
environment, which I agree to.
Curriculum books have started to come in e-textbooks now and schools,

colleges are encouraging students to read them instead of offline
textbooks. So more people are now supportive of e-textbooks.
People have started to use e-textbooks nowadays and it is coming up like a

new culture.
it depends on the personal preference of the consumers, its very difficult to

put them in a defined group
No
People are now switching to using e-books and in future it has the potential
to replace physical books.
E-books are ecofriendly that do not cause any harm to nature
no
N/A
The craze for e-textbooks is growing among people as they find it

convenient to use. Also, it's easy to buy e-textbooks online at much
cheaper rates.
No
no
No
No
No
People are always skeptic when a new technology is around, it will take a
while for acceptance
-N.A
As times are changing and we are moving towards digitization, e-textbooks

are the future but needs improvement to cater every individual
I am constant user of e-textbooks as I like reading a lot and e-textbooks are
very easy to read according to me through devices like kindle
Loss of information all at a sudden; Any device with malware/ antivirus can
directly affect the digital data that is stored and then you might lose your e-
book.
E-books can be interactive and contain audio, video and animations which
can enhance the message the author is trying to convey.
No
No
Many people are neutral about etextbooks
This shouldn't be given to children. Let me begin learning the traditional

way.
Yes, e-textbooks are easily accessible and saves your time to highlight and
search for complex words.
Effect on health as it affects eyesight.
People generally don't like using e-textbooks as they feel better reading the
normal pages of books.
Handy it is.
Yes, as far as the health effects are considered for using e-books, I believe
physical books can also cause similar problems if not kept at certain
distance or being read in low-light. E-books are only solving many pain
points and providing convenience at door-step.
The piracy problem exists for both physical and e-books. If there are e-
books available for free download at torrent sites, there are also fake
copies of physical books available at different local Photostat shops.
Yes ,many people find it easy and convenient way of reading
Yes ,they believe it's handy and easily carriable
Maybe their lack of traditional method and lack of feeling of owning a book
They might be lazy to go to a store to buy book
no
NO
E- textbooks are more environmental friendly as they don’t lead to cutting

of trees.
Some people argue that it has killed the traditional books that had a feel
Yes, people view e -textbooks as a companion similar to

Facebook,Youtube and other social media apps
Most people are not knowing e text books and we need good promotion for
that
Yes people think it is good as it will help in saving papers
yes, it is very handy

• N/A
N/A
People usually like hard copy or paper copy of the the book and not the
ebook.
People feel eBook are expensive
People in urban area tends to read more from e-textbook as compared to

those who live in towns.
NA
Most of the people are of the thinking that e - textbooks are not good
because they put a lot of strain on your eyes. In today's scenario, most of
the people use mobile in excess and by reading these e - textbooks we will
be increasing that only which is not good for our health.
Although the trend of using these e - textbooks is increasing but most of
the people still believe that they are not good for our health. They say that
you cant make a connection with these e - textbooks that can be created
through physical books.
Some people prefer hardcopy which makes them feel good.
People not knowing much about e-books very new concept for them.
Difficult to read but easy to carry
No
It is individualistic in nature. It depends on an individual if he/she wants to

use it or not.
It is easy to use and user friendly. It saves lot of time and easily available.
Yes, that e-textbooks give you the freedom to read and know about things
wherever you go with ease.
Yes. There are many things but one of them is the convenience that it
provides, like for example with the help of etextbooks we can also read in
the dark and adjust the brightness of the screen as we read.
The ease of use and also you can circulate multiple copies without the use
of paper.
E-textbooks makes it easy for you to share your content and carry it
anywhere at anytime.
There are people who would love go feel the book before they buy it, or
maybe hold it in theie hand. It's not possible in e-books.
No
As per the current trend and views of people on the e-books, I think the use
of e- books is definitely going to increase in the future. The government
also is moving towards digitization. Thus it’s increased use is evident.
There are different views both in favor and oppose of e-books some think
e-books are more sustainable way of reading while others argue that it has
killed the classical way of reading.
Many prefer it because it cheaper in a long run

It is easily portable everywhere
Yes. People find it quite helpful especially when travelling.
Some people have views that you might invest time in an e-textbook
however the real approach to reading or learning is accessing a normal
textbook wherein you can read and write some important points there and
then.
In my observation many parents don’t find using e-textbooks worthy

because they feel their child might get distracted by other things while
studying.
E books have both positives and negatives. It all depends on comfort level
of user as some people want physical books rather then e book.
I find it difficult to underline important words and make notes side by side
as it is important and this feature is not available in all the apps.
problems a lot.
Is learning outcome same or not
I think a lot of people would agree with my point of view regarding the
usage of e-textbooks
1 Traditional way of reading from the hardcopy is still what most of the
people prefer.
2 Also one needs to carry a separate device like kindle for reading.
I feel that excessive exposure to screen can be harmful, simultaneously

books give a sense of joy
Can’t say
No.
No
III a) What factors or circumstances would enable you to use e-
textbooks?
Since ebooks are comparatively less expensive and mere

convenience of using ebooks would enable me in using ebooks.
Travelling/ Vacation mode would enable me to use e- textbook
1. Urgency - when any information is required just at that point of

time
2. Ability to carry weight - When a person does not want to carry
much weight but want to study then he/ she can make the use of e-
textbooks.
If it actually said using e- textbooks would help reduce carbon

emission.
a) when quick review is required

b) when sources are multiple books
c ) when something is not available online
a) while travelling they are easy to use

b) when you don't want to carry multiple books
c) some publications which are not available offline
If given a chance, I would use it and would recommend others to

use it too.
If its compulsory to be used in the college.
> the ease of use

> environment friendly
> more approachable to the audience
Perusing in of making the e-reading material in educational plan will

upgrade my solace with them. There must be a few keeps an eye
on getting occupied while utilizing e-course readings.
1. Saving environment by reducing the use of paper and thus
deforestation.
2. Ease of use.
3. Features like bookmarking, adjustable fonts make it easy to use
e-textbooks.
1. Digitalisation
2. Vast electronic libraries
3. Covers pan world
Lack of space while carrying lot of books.
While travelling if i dont have a hardcopy of whatever i'm reading

then i have to use an e book
Basically whenever i do not have an option of hard copy i use
ebook
When you don't have space to carry books or travelling

somewhere, usage of e-textbooks will be very beneficial.
When too many subjects or topics are to be covered, copy-pen isn't

a great idea.
Network coverage, good speed internet, a smart phone/tablet/PC,

battery life, access to ebooks portals, permission to read full length
text and facilities enabling ease of read (screen size, highlighing,
bookmarking)
One device with active internet, downloadable content, graphics

and layouts, easy browsing and quick access to information.
The factors that help me favour e-books are Easy to use,

accessibility and light to use
Immediate need, Cheaper Buy, Easy to Access
• Cost effective
• Easy accessibility
It is easy to carry electronic gadgets as these gadgets are an

important part of our daily lives.
Short news and interesting information by notifications
E-textbooks are easy to carry

Free hand read
Scoping in of making the e-textbooks in curriculum will enhance my
comfort with them. There must be some checks on getting
distracted while using e-textbooks.
It's functioning will be encouraged if it does not reduces my

efficiency by straining my sight.
The following factors would enable me to use e-textbooks :

1.If I am a avid traveler
2.If I read multiple books at the same time.
3.If I have the access to the required device
4.If I do not like to carry heavy books
If i like to read more than one book at the same time i would prefer
using e-textbooks,also if I travel a lot i would use e-textbooks.
The idea of saving paper, being an ecofriendly option and easy

access
Unability of hard cover books
The circumstances where paperback versions are not available or

are expensive to procure like taking huge sets of printouts is not
possible would enable me to use e-textbooks.
Also when I want to explore a lot of information or material which is
practically impossible in case of a book in one’s hand, then I would
take help of e-textbooks.
When multiple references are required for a particular task or big

books are required to be studied, that would enable me to use e-
textbooks.
1. Research work
2. Assignments
I use e-textbooks now
While travelling
While travelling, On holidays
When I see, I have lack of time this is the time I tend to use e-
textbook. If the institute provides me e-textbook for education
purpose, I tend to use e-textbooks
E-books devices were available at library or shops on monthly

basis
I shall use e-text books only in case my bag is getting heavier.
If the printed book is costlier, I would go for eBooks.
If e-textbooks are made mandatory for some courses, it will enable

their usage.
Clearer usage instructions would enable its use.
i always prefer e books as they are easy to access, available

anytime anywhere and also cheap. so unless there's a major price
cut, i will prefer e books over text books
Easy to carry
When people around me are using e-books regularly

When in curriculum we are provided e-books
When there is discount on e-book as compared to normal physical
book
When I want to read my book where I cannot carry my physical

book
Ease of carrying, feasibility, accessibility
Low price of ebooks
A good device like Kindle which is easy to carry and use. The
availability of e-textbooks online at cheaper rates than traditional
books is another important factor.
Less Price , eco friendly, Might read ebook even when there is a
power cut or in low light areas.
internet, high speed technology, gadgets and urgency
If one wants to save time and paper e textbooks are the way to go.
Less price and quickly available
When hard copy is not available anywhere
1. Content
2. Acceptance by my classmates
3. Should be provided by college in the same fee structure
- Acceptance of the masses
High quality graphic user interface with ease of accessibility to any

portion of textbooks along with auto brightness feature
A handy device which is lightweight and in which downloads of e-
textbooks occur instantly
1. Smart devices available.
2. Internet availability
3. School/College curriculum
1. High speed internet and smart device

2. School and colleges add the use of e-books in their curriculum
3. Save time and trees
To be able to mark or highlight the lines and write notes with a pen
Very convenient to download and share books
When we cannot access books easily.
Lack of space while carrying n number of books.
Easily accessible and Environment friendly
As it is handy and can be carried anywhere with lots of books.
When I have a project submission within an hour or I need some

information instantly.
I am working, so when I have to go back on old concepts.
While travelling, e-books are saviors, doesn’t require space to store

and available at every moment. Also, places where is less supply of
physical books. E-books can be downloaded anywhere.
E-books have enormous information, additional links for accessing

more information. The interactive content with animations, make
the reading interesting and easy to grasp for people with
photographic memory.
When books are lethargic in size
When travel
Easy access to literature
Hard to find hard. Copy of literature
1. Easy to use interface

2. Ease to navigate between pages
3. Different lighting mode to facilitate reading in different lighting
arrangement
• Device with e textbook support
• A note taking app integrated with reader
• Good internet connection
• Affordable Prices
It can be shared on google drive which makes it easier to carry
Effective to read and share with others
Minimal subscription fee, Good layout , easy toggle and navigaton
Good recommendations by author , ratings , popularity
tablet or phone
In order to read while travelling
When i have to carry a lot of books

• When the textbooks are quite heavy and bulky in nature and have
to be carried around
• Studies that involve usage of large number of books to be

accessed
When book is heavy and large in size.
eBook hardware and platform should be easy to use
Smart Phones
Adjustable font size
Ease of use
Large volume of information in confined way
When research purpose, we require many books to refer at one

time. Its easy to carry it anywhere in device.
I will use e - textbooks when they are available free on the internet.
Also whenever I am traveling and don't want to carry any book with
me.
Me being outside and now in an emergency to study will create a

circumstance for me to study from e - textbook only. Also if the e -
textbook is easily available on the web.
Non availability of common book, free e-books available

If I am traveling and want to read some book. If ordinary books are
not available.
Free books online, soft copies, non availability of books in the
market
When I don't have the hardcopy of the textbooks for studies and it
is important for me to read them , only then I use the ebooks
Availability of internet and the reading device.

Availability of resources and infrastructure is needed for the
facilitation of e-textbook.
Convenience , Safety of information
Travel friendly. Pocket friendly. Anytime accessible. Environment

friendly.
The ease of managing a lot of E-textbooks on just single device.
Accessible anywhere, anytime.
Send multiple copies and benefit the environment at the same time.
Non availability of hardcopies, urgency. Knowledge about how to

use e-textbooks more easily.
Wider availability of books online. Comparability of the versions of
book all across my device.
As I mentioned earlier, since we are now more considerate towards

sustainable options for everything, the use of e-books on increased
level would definitely help in achieving the sustainability.
Factors that would enable me to use e-textbooks will be:

• More effective way of striking of and marking
• Effective way to read
• Easy way to carry
While travelling if i dont have a hardcopy of whatever i'm reading

then i have to use an e book
Basically whenever i do not have an option of hard copy i use
ebook
When the original book is quite expensive
Mandatory use of e-textbooks by the institution

Unavailability in the library or shops of the same book which is
available as an e-textbook
Option of carrying either a textbook or an e-textbook will facilitate
usage of e-textbook
Heavy textbooks will to lead to more usage of e-textbooks
Factors that influence me to read e-textbooks include easy

availability, value for money and recommendations from others.
Compulsory e books in college would encourage me to get used to

it and use regularly provided there is no distraction.
All the apps providing features like marking keywords and making
notes on side.
If ebook readers are cheaper
if I am on the move constantly
All our reading material are circulated online, we need to refer from
a lot of different books that might not be physically available, it is
easily accessible at any point in time
1 If there is a problem of storage or keeping the books.

2 when the books is heavy and it is difficult to carry it
Active internet connection, credible websites to download ebooks

at reasonable rates/free and availability of portable device other
than mobile phone
Travelling is one of the reasons along with availability of books

anytime becomes easier
when I have to carry many books at once so i would rather use e-

textbook so it'll be easier for me.
Travelling
III b) What factors or circumstances would make it difficult or
impossible for you to use e-textbooks?
Lack of proper support such as computer/laptop, internet

connection and battery would make it impossible to use e-
textbooks
When you don't have the device like computer, tablet etc on
which you can read.
1. When a person does not carry any electronic device - then e

textbooks become impossible to access.
2. Marking and remembering things become difficult.
I personally do not like using technology all the time.
a) when note making or underlining is required

b ) when serious study is required
a) when you don't have optimum battery or accessibility to your

device
If I have to study for a longer duration.
Not allowed to use portable devices in the premises.
deteriorating eye sight and health are some of the prominent

factors
An excess of time on the screen is harming my eyes and

loosing center in view of the cerebral pain brought about by
continually featuring at the screen.
1. No access to electronic reading device.
2. No access to internet facilities.
1. Unavailability of mobiles or laptops.

2. Poor network connectivity
Any glitch in softwares in the reader, limited battery life.
lack of internet services

whenever i have pain in my eyes or headache, the strain of the
light will definitely increase the pain
In case you are having some eye related health issue or are
uncomfortable in operating and reading on a digital device.
Never encountered any such problem personally but possibly

in case of some health issue which discourages use of digital
devices.
Inhibited distribution, expenses, network issues, poor internet

accessibility, outdated versions and lack of understanding of
ebooks portals or focus.
Low network connectivity, lack of smart devices, sensitive

vision, health issues, inconvenient lighting.
The factor that keeps me against e-books are the lost feel of
book reading
When there is a text intensive book which makes reading
harder
• Technologically Uncapable
• Health factors such as straining on the eyes, etc.

• Unavailability of electronic gadgets.
Excessive use of screens gives me headache
Screen size of mobiles is tough to read but easy to read by

laptops
Straining and reduction of efficiency will increase my

probability of not using e-textbooks.
It's capability of reducing my efficiency is prime in discouraging

me from using it. In addition, making notes or additions on it is
also tedious.
1.Unavailability of the device

2.If the book is not yet available on the device
3.If the device is not charged and there is no electricity
If I prefer the feel of the book i would use books in place of e -

textbooks , also if I do not have the accessibility to electricity i
would not use e-textbooks.
If I run out of battery of my device
Small size words
Effects of e-textbooks on health meaning the strain that

prolonged reading causes on the eyes makes it extremely
difficult to use. And, availability of internet at all locations
creates a problem sometimes when the book is required to be
procured using internet.
The problems like accessibility of the devices and the quality of

online material are the two things that might make it difficult to
read online.
No net access
1. No net connection
2. No net taking software/device
Less lighting
During night time
When I don’t have an availability of good electronic device, it

would be impossible for me to use e-textbooks
Unavailability of electronic device, size of the screen and

battery life of the electronic device
E-Readers need a power source, in its absence, a paper book

becomes indispensable.
I shall not be using this only in case the digital print is not
available, or the school does not permit it.
The Social stigma attached to using only Offline textbooks.
Comfortability one has with offline books restricts in the usage

of e-textbooks.
if I have an eye problem or do not wish to strain my eyes a lot,

if I do not wish to get distracted, if I want to go gadget-free, if
the books are expensive
expensive cost, strain in eyes
When no one around me is using e-book

When e-books are more expensive than physical books
When I need to mark important points it is difficult to use e-

books
No factors as such
N/A
Not all textbooks are available in digital format.
No device available to read

no internet, no appropriate gadget to use and particular e-book
resource unavailability
Lack of internet
strain to the eyes
When the book contains large data set it is tough to go through
How hard is it on the eyes
- Rejection by college authorities
Accessibility of books on a device which is not easy to carry
Big and heavy device, not easy to carry
1. No internet
2. No device/gadget to use
3. School/Colleges not encouraging its use
1. No internet availability
2. No device to use it
3. Can not be read in sunlight due to brightness issues
Not having a device to download e-textbook or access it online
Doesn’t have the option for marking/writing in book/making

notes
When we have technical limitations
Any glitch in softwares in the reader, limited battery life.
when it is eye straining
It's charging time as it is limited.
When I don't have access to Internet or when I am in a place

like that (like mountains).
I can't recall any. Always available.
E-books require devices, and devices need charging. Where

there is less scope for charging and having device ready for e-
book reading, it can make difficult to use e-textbooks.
If I don’t want more interaction with computer or any other

device, or I’ve already spent a lot of time on electronic devices
at office, at that situation, it will make difficult for me to use e-
textbook.
When no net of pc or cell phone in hand
When no net
Bad net connectivity and unavailable literature
If I want to collect books in hard copy
1. Expensive subscription
2. Requirement of a different device only for reading
3. Too many ads
1. Expensive subscription
2. Requirement of a different device only for reading
3. Too many ads
Using it in remote areas where we don’t have the access to

electricity would make it difficult to use e- textbooks
Price of infrastructure needed for it
Subscription fees
quality of the material
power charging issue

Many texfbooks are not available online
When it is discharged
• Prolonged usage of devices on which e-books have to be
accessed and leads to over straining on eyes
• High Costing of purchasing e-books can act as a primary

deterrent in usage of books
If there is a potential virus within the e-book
If ebooks are expensive
Distraction that comes when you use device to read textbook

and same time any notification comes on device
Specially at night time, device brightness affects eyes
The pricing of the book if higher, will make it less appealing to

me. Also if i feel strain in my eyes this will also make it difficult
for me to use e - textbooks.
If the e - textbook is not freely available then it will be difficult

for me to use these books. Also the health issue is there. If i
have weak eyes then i will not use e - textbooks.
If e-book is too expensive or hard to serach on internet.

If I can't find my desired book on internet or it is too expensive
or have limited time subscription.
Battery, size, electronic gadget, small font
When I am having severe head ache or feeling a heaviness in

eyes
Or also when I can't get the ebooks
Unavailability of internet in case if I want to read a new book
which is not stored in my library.
Lack of infrastructure would make it difficult.
Looking at a screen for long hours
To be honest I haven't had any such occasion yet. I am avid

user of ebooks, emagazines and etexbooks.
Areas where we don’t have internet connections.
No internet connection
Complex navigation through the book. Difficulty in scrolling

through the sides. Inabaility to mark/highlight the points easily.
Different versions, difficulty in navigation across books.
The only barrier I feel in the use of e-books I feel can be the
absence of devices to read e-books or lack of money. In India
specially where there is a large gap between the income
ranges, the people who are not even able to earn their
livelihood would definitely be against the use of e-books. For
them this is a waste. In future when the gap narrows, it’s
possible that the use of e-books would also increase more. But
for that it’s surely going to take at least a decade I believe.
Circumstances that would make it difficult or impossible for me

to use e- textbooks are:
• Glazed screen of the device I’m using for reading
• Difficulty to switch from one page to another
lack of internet services

whenever i have pain in my eyes or headache, the strain of the
light will definitely increase the pain
When you are suffering from health issues
Mandatory use of normal textbooks by the institution

Unavailability of electronic gadgets
Factors that make it difficult for me to read e-textbooks include

poor internet connection and unavailability of modern gadgets
at all point of time.
Strain on eyes and reduced efficiency because of distraction

from other apps and calls.
Strain on my eyes due to long time use as well as distractions

from apps and calls
If ebooks become expensive
If ebooks are expensive
When I have to do an in-depth study that requires me to study

for a book for a long period of time then I would want to read
from a book rather than an e-textbook because I believe my
retention is much greater from reading from a book.
1 when there is no charging station.

2 the weather conditions, if the place receives heavy rains.
Ebooks being very expensive would make it difficult or

impossible for me to use e-textbooks
Cost
Too much time on the screen is damaging my eyes and

loosing focus because of the headache caused by constantly
starring at the screen.
Unfriendly gadget, and battery problems.
III c) Are there any other issues that come to mind when you think about the use of e-textbooks?
Please give details.
Reading from a computer lacks the familiarity and comfort of reading from a book. A paper book can
be opened and flipped through, while an electronic text is more difficult to navigate.
No
No
No
I think that books should have a physical touch to get the feeling of studying
The font size is small so it's not easy to read &

Can't make demarcations for refrence
No
No
there has been a growing concern related to the misuse of such e-textbook material. as already
experienced that the size of such smart gadgets is reducing at an incredibly fast rate which has made
it more difficult to be able to get detected leading to miss-conduct.
This can be misused with during assessments as understudies will have hands on the material. The
life of devices will diminish because of ceaseless and delayed utilization prompting depleting and
charging of batteries.
No
Yes, there are some privacy concerns as users have to share some information required for logins.
How can we increase the awareness among the masses? E-textbook is limited to educated class as of
now.
no i dont think there are any other issues apart from the one's i have mentioned above
It feels like in the coming years, all the physical books will be replaced by e-textbooks in the
educational institutions.
Piracy issues.
Also, Social issues as it is a luxury for a fraction of Indian society.
Effects on health and eyesight, piracy, loss of information, screen size and subscription costs.
Though compatible formats have been introduced that should allow most readers to view purchases,
many of these still lack proper formatting. Without proper page layouts and spacing reading becomes
more of a tedious chore than an enjoyable experience.
The amount of space it would take to store all the eBooks
No
• Battery discharge problems
Confidential e-textbooks are open to hacking and other cyber threats and may cause problem for the
reader.
NO
NA
They are subject to loss due to error in the device or application. This will completely defeat the
purpose of its introduction in replacement of physical books.
This can be mishandled with during examinations as students will have hands on the material. The life
of gadgets will reduce due to continuous and prolonged usage leading to draining and charging of
batteries.
NO
NO
No
None
Nothing more just the connectivity and health issues.
No.
No
No
Memory in the device runs out, hence not all material can be accessed
They have negative effects on eyesights, more innovation can be done to curb this
Battery life of the electronic device and size of the screen of the electronic device are other issues that
come to my mind when I think about using e-textbooks
Health issues
I feel it might be delicate and difficult to carry. These are also prone to breakage.
E-Books might make the authors lose out on profits and the retailers lose their business.
I think some books difficult to find online for e-textbooks. The sources and their availability should be
made easier to save the time of first time users.
Availability of fully charged devices at all times is another issue with the usage of e-textbooks.
no, the issues listed above are the ones that concerns me majorly
input cost in maintenance (in case of malfunctioning)
The text should get adjusted to the device because sometimes it is difficult to read without zooming in
The licence to use certain e-book can get expired
no
Can sometimes be bad for eyesight
Reading e-books for longer duration could result in health issues. Also, there is a lot of distraction in
form of advertisements and other option when reading from laptops or mobile phones.
No
no
no
Tough to scan through pages quickly
Negative effects on health
N.A
No issues
E-textbooks can be easily shared freely through piracy which is a critical issue for authors & publishers
E-textbooks should be easily shareable on multiple devices and in multiple formats
High cost involvement; Most of the population in India does not have access to uninterrupted internet
connectivity and smart devices which makes it difficult for e-books to come into use, especially in
government schools.
E-books might be hacked, copied/distributed without the author's permission.
The habit of using a physicaltextbook over e-textbooks. Habits are hard to get rid of.
Same as above.
No access to internet, mobile devices and stain on eyes
How can we increase the awareness among the masses? E-textbook is limited to educated class as of
now.
I think older generation people do not tend to move to this digital way of reading as for them the feeling
of physical book reading is more satisfactory.
It's life span as it is not more than a normal book as book can be kept for a long if preserved properly
and safely.
There are some books not available always. Also, I focus less on using e-textbooks.
Availability of specific books.
Although, e-books are always there with us, but sometimes it can’t give you the book satisfaction or
the sense of actually reading a book, which only a physical book can deliver.
E-books can be lost if there is some virus, or malware has entered in your device and it can corrupt or
delete the e-textbook. Also, they take up additional space in your device.
Yes . They are very resourceful and easily carriable
Yes eye pain
Orthodox mindset mind hinder it's use
Orthodox mindset and people who want to own hard copies of books
no
No
No
No
No, only subscription fees
easy to carry as only a device is required
yes to underline and keep notes
Boring
Replacement for batteries
Carry it gently
Cannot put it anywhere
• Hacking of e-books can be a problem leading to disadvantage for the readers who purchase the
books for their reading
N/A
NA
Ebooks are prone to piracy and affects author and publications.
EM waves from device affects eye
No
Other issue can be of the loss of information as if there is some virus in our device. If know that if there
is some virus it will firstly impact the digital products.
Yes, there are some that are some of the books are present on the web but are very costly and people
are not able to afford those. So the cost is a major factor.
They can replace common books in future because they are not as heavy as ordinary books
No
Difficult to visualise
Sometimes it's really difficult to make the relatives believe that you are actually studying and not doing
some time pass on the phone
None.
None.
I feel that every person has a different view about e-textbooks. But the thing I feel that
e-textbooks are good as we shifting from traditional way to a digital way. So, shifting to e-textbooks is
a good option for students.
Once you have the device like a tablet or a phone or a kindle, the ebooks become easily accessible.
But, this is still a portion of India's population that does not have access to smartphones or tablets.
That is one issue I can think of.
Strain on your eyesight while using an E-textbook is an issue that concerns me.
The cost of E-textbooks is higher.
Although there are many books available in the form on e-textbooks, but not every book is available yet. It would take time for e
The text we liked from the book or we want to save often comes as a hindrance in the use of e-books.
I think I have mentioned all the possible aspects I could think of related to use of e-books. The use of
e-books has definitely increased and will increase more in future no doubt, specially when the good
internet is available at such low rates and so many online books are available free of cost.
No
no i dont think there are any other issues apart from the one's i have mentioned above
NA
Purchasing of e-textbooks is not as easy as buying a normal textbook

Also issuing a book from library is not possible in case of an e-textbook
Purchasing e textbooks using smart debit or credit cards is not possible for everyone at all point of
times
E books can be worrisome also if the device gets corrupted or lost. Also can be costly if we purchase
some other device for e books like kindle.
There can be copyright issues as screenshot is possible which can be loss for the publishers
No
Piracy
I personally cannot use an e-textbook for a prolonged period, I believe there can be health issues from excessive usage of an e
No
Ebooks do not have universal coverage, most Classics are not available in the e-form and books by
international authors are expensive
They lack the interpersonal touch
e-textbooks can be harmful for your body and It somewhere lacks the human touch that is present with
the books.
Hard copy are always preferable

available yet. It would take time for each book to be electronically available at no cost or low cost.
ssues from excessive usage of an e-textbook.

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Using e-textbooks has several advantages like:

a) easy to carry & accessible any time

according to my personal experience I believe that the use of e-textbooks by an

The advantages of using e-textbooks are i) Can be accessed anywhere ii) I

Organised & easy to use.