In a market that has become increasingly flooded with books--both bad and great--publishers and authors are looking for new ways to reach fans, to sell existing titles, and basically, to stay relevant. Simon&Schuster has announced a new initiative designed to meet those critical needs in a way that not only keeps their authors in the forefront for readers, but also can … [Read more...] about Authors as Educators: Simon & Schuster Offers Online Courses
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Learnist Unveils iOS App, Premium Content
As more people around the world turn to free sources of information and education online, companies like Learnist have sprung to enable access to top content from both user-generated sources and experts in their fields. With the growing numbers of users returning to web-based reading and mobile device consumption, portability is also a must in order to make social learning … [Read more...] about Learnist Unveils iOS App, Premium Content
Half Million MOOC Users Sign Up for Europe’s iversity
One of the increasingly popular forms of personal education is MOOCs, or massively open online courses. These learning opportunities allow registrants to benefit from free educational opportunities, and many more are even incorporating a revenue model that allows students to pay only if they wish to take a final exam for accredited university enrollment. While companies like … [Read more...] about Half Million MOOC Users Sign Up for Europe’s iversity
Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings
With libraries around the world coming under almost as much threat of demise as brick-and-mortar bookstores, one UK library system is taking legal action to fight back against proposed budget cuts in their county that will mean the planned closing of a number of local public libraries. According to an article in The Bookseller, the library system in Lincolnshire has mounted … [Read more...] about Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings
New MOOC FutureLearn Launches in the UK
Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, have been hailed as the future of education. Having initially gained widespread recognition with the launch of Khan Academy, MOOCs offer users a way to learn that can be as simple as brushing up on their skills or as involved as learning an entirely new subject. FutureLearn, new program controlled entirely by Open University, is making … [Read more...] about New MOOC FutureLearn Launches in the UK