Apple iBooks

After updating its software last week, Apple launched the iBooks textbook feature. The iBooks textbook feature will allow students to create study cards by using text and diagrams which students can touch and drag on the screen. Apple also created the iBook Author which gives its users the ability to create their own textbooks. Unfortunately, there have been concerns about the owner resources created using the software(s) and the user agreements. Even though the user has the opportunity to create things using the software, which is free of charge, Apple has ownership over the products created because the user will be creating such products on an Apple app.

This creation seems like a big improvement for students and other users, but what are the implications on textbook stores, and and other retailers who offer books? As far as the ownership rights to the resources created, how will this affect users who wish to share their work with others? These questions linger in our mind, and we're sure Apple has answers for them.