Comparison of the Tools for Interactive E-Book Content Development

Abstract

Nowadays, technological advances have an influence on every field of our life. As a result of this influence, the publishing field is developing rapidly too. The shelf life of books has become shorter, and the contents start to be renewed within a few years. The publishing is passing from published environments into digital environments. E-learning environments have started the use of interactive books. With books provided in the e-learning environment, updates can be made quickly. In this study, softwares that can be used in production of interactive e-books for tablet devices in e-learning environments were compared, in accordance with printout types, technical competence need, cost, ease of use and publishing environment criteria. This study shall guide those, who wish to produce digital publishing for e-learning environments, in making a choice in accordance with their needs. This presentation can be useful for those, who will prepare interactive e-books for e-learning environments.