MERS eTextbook vs Pearson e

"MERS eTextbook" (ONLY available for e-learning client schools) “MERS eTextbook” is an application which facilitates users to download eBooks published by Modern Education Research Society. The downloaded eTextbooks will be stored on the “My bookshelf” for easy access.   Features of MERS eTextbook: ‧ The eTextbook provides an extensive range of eTextbooks, including textbooks of various subjects and engaging storybooks. ‧ The application is able to identify users’ access right after they have logged in. It will then provide the suitable eTextbooks (including school-based textbooks) according to users’ school and level. ‧ Users will be notified to download new eTextbooks or update the downloaded ones whenever available.   Features of MERS eTextbooks: ‧ Each eTextbook is incorporated with practical tools, such as notebook, drawing tool, etc. ‧ eTextbooks are enriched with the integration of videos, audio materials, pictures, documents, spreadsheets and powerpoints, etc.      ‧ Interactive activities are included and users can track their learning history and results. ‧ Learning materials of various types are attached on specific page and position for easy access.

Pearson e-bookshelf enables students and teachers to access Pearson textbooks on the go. These e-Textbooks can be downloaded onto any tablet devices for offline usage, enabling users to access them in the classroom or at home, with or without Internet connection. Pearson e-bookshelf provides users with various effective teaching and learning tools such as note-taking, voice recording and digital exercises with auto-marking function. It is also equipped with interactive tools that promote peer evaluation and collaborative learning. What’s more, Pearson e-Textbook comes with the handy classroom management function that enables teachers to monitor, supervise and guide students’ learning and use of tablet devices in the classroom. Features: • Download e-Textbooks for offline usage • Add, edit, highlight and share notes (text, voice, drawings, weblinks) • Access effective learning and teaching tools specially designed for e-Textbooks • Manage students’ usage of tablet devices in the classroom • Synchronise your notes added to the e-Textbooks across different supported devices