Acquired by VitalSource
Industries EdTechEducationHeadquarters Regions San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, West Coast Closed Date Mar 3, 2014 Founded Date 2007 Operating Status Closed
Company Type For Profit
Contact Email andy.cagle@ingramcontent.com Phone Number 650-295-3832
CourseSmart is a leading Educational Services Platform and the only provider of digital course materials able to combine curriculum, content and delivery into a single solution. Founded in 2007, the San Mateo, Calif.–based company provides services to four business segments: online direct retail for students; indirect distribution of course
materials to students through bookstores; online faculty textbook evaluation services; and institutional solutions for faculty and students that are integrated within campus technology ecosystems. CourseSmart improves the educational experience by offering all users, including those with print–related disabilities, any–time, anywhere access to the course content they need. With more than 90% of the same core titles offered by major print publishers, the company's eTextbooks can be purchased for up to 60% less than the cost of new print textbooks.
Transaction Name CourseSmart acquired by VitalSourceAcquired by VitalSourceAnnounced Date Mar 3, 2014