A method has been developed for the electronic creation and distribution
of customized educational materials. An educator compiles a customized
text from a catalog of available materials. The customized text is then
indexed in an electronic database where it is available for purchase in
an electronic format by students. Copyright infringement is discouraged
by providing the educator the option of electronic testing and grading
such that only students that actually purchase the educational materials
are eligible to receive a grade in the class. The custom textbook is
easily changed or updated to correct errors without the publisher
incurring traditional printing and distribution costs, while
simultaneously reducing the time to market for new editions of materials.
