The badging platform Credly and the cybersecurity education provider InfoSec are the latest companies snatched up by publishers.

Market competition, the growth of open educational resources and a demand for interactive online tools is finally driving down textbook prices.

The combined company will focus on improving the affordability of quality learning materials, making education more accessible for all students.

Through a new subscription service, students are given unlimited access to over 20,000 online resources.