The session will focus on creating and self-publishing e-books for iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, etc) and combining traditional textbook content with a variety of multimedia (audio, video, and hyperlinks).

The session will begin with an overview of the existing options for obtaining and consuming e-books. We will also examine the strengths and weakness of each platform and identify areas where innovation is required. We will then detail and provide a comparative analysis of various e-book formats. Finally, we will provide a detailed roadmap -- and demonstration -- of how to create and publish dynamic, e-books with multimedia content. We conclude with our vision of how the coming e-book revolution will empower individuals to create and publish 21st century content. This revolution will cause faculty to question their concept of what a book is, re-imagine how they construct and deliver their content and create new opportunities for scholarly and commercial self-publishing, and micro-commerce.

Michael Qaissaunee, Instructor, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ