Free eTextbooks

eTextbooks are included at no additional cost in StraighterLine courses. Textbook use is highly correlated with student success and course completion. By including eTextbooks with our courses, StraighterLine is helping students achieve their academic goals by providing best-in-class tools to make studying more convenient.

Our eTextbooks contain more than just what you need to learn and memorize for your courses. They’re tools you can use to promote your academic success. Some of the tools built into our eTextbooks include:

• Online and offline reading capabilities
• Note management: Highlight important passages and add notes to help you study
• Sync across all devices:
• Pick up exactly where you left off on your smartphone, tablet, or computer
• Your important notes, bookmarks, and highlighted passages are transferred across all devices
• Copy/Paste features: Create study guides, note cards, or citations
• Citation tools: Instant formatting of quotes into MLA/APA style

Textbooks are an important part of successful learning for many students, and eTextbooks make it even easier to always have the necessary resources at your fingertips. With eTextbooks, you can always work toward your goals. Some of our favorite benefits include:

• Always Available: Jump right into the assigned reading materials with just a click from your course. Our eTextbooks and online course format allow you to complete courses — and access course content — on your schedule.
• Portable: Study anywhere, at home or on the go! No internet? No problem! Download assignments to your smartphone, tablet or computer to save time when you’re without internet access.
• Student Friendly: Bookmark, highlight, and add notes to important passages across all devices.
• Device Flexibility: Complete assignments on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Sync-Enabled: Your eTextbook has the capability to remember your place and sync between devices so you can continue exactly where you left off.
• Accessible: Take advantage of the text-to-speech option to match your preferred learning style.

At StraighterLine, we are 100% committed to student success. Since textbook usage is a critical factor in student course performance, we wanted to make it even more convenient for students to access their reading assignments and complete their StraighterLine courses.

StraighterLine has over 70 courses that are affordable, self-paced, and entirely online. We can help you save time and money on your degree. Explore our courses and get started today.