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    Cengage WebAssign

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AWebAssign by Cengage is an online learning solution designed to deliver online homework and secure testing, plus eTextbook and study resources for students. WebAssign enables faculty to customize the learning experience to meet any teaching style and encourage students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.N/A

    RedShelf

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ARedShelf is an eTextbook platform. For Publishers, RedShelf offers a content distribution network and market intelligence; for schools, it offers a digital content platform campus bookstores can use to provide affordable, accessible texts, with reporting and analytics for instructors to track student usage; for students, RedShelf provides an online eReader with collaboration tools to read, highlight, and take notes on eTextbooks.N/A
    Pricing
    Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Cengage WebAssign and RedShelf
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    RedShelf
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of Cengage WebAssign and RedShelf
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    RedShelf
    -
    Ratings
    Structured Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automation & Integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    9.4
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    User Testimonials
    Cengage WebAssignRedShelf
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    Cengage
    Cengage WebAssign is similar to other online textbook softwares I've used while teaching accounting online. It's a stable platform and seems easy for students to use, even if they are not extremely computer savvy.
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    RedShelf
    RedShelf has been great in a higher ed environment to help connect students to textbook and publisher materials. It has helped make the process of purchasing/accessing those materials so much easier for students. I am at an institution now where we don't have RedShelf, and the faculty and students are regularly frustrated with this process, so I'll be looking to get us a license here soon. RedShelf is particularly useful if instructors are using various different types of materials from different publishers. However, if an institution was only using Cengage Unlimited for example (that is a service where students will just pay for access to that site and all the books/materials for all of their courses would be accessible on there), that would be a time where I would think RedShelf wouldn't provide you with as much benefit. That being said, we may be using RedShelf in a very specific manner, and it may be able to provide us more ability/features that we haven't taken full advantage of.
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    Pros
    Cengage
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    RedShelf
    • Provides access with or without internet connection to read your books.
    • You can access the application from your mobile device, tablets, or desktop computers.
    • Streamlines the distribution of e-books, e-textbooks, and other digital content.
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    Cons
    Cengage
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    RedShelf
    • Waiting for a course management tool to streamline the process. It's in the works and a tall order since all clients approach the process differently.
    • A little bit of a stumble with a recent software rollout for day one access roll out, but at least it was intuitive to work through
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cengage
    I think all of these softwares are fairly similar in set up and ease of use. I am provided Cengage WebAssign with my pre-built SNHU courses.
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    RedShelf
    I don't believe I'd used many products that are similar to RedShelf.
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    Return on Investment
    Cengage
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    RedShelf
    • It is a great provider of affordable digital learning materials that help improve teaching and learning through technology.
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