The world’s bestselling reference series, For Dummies, announces a new
partnership with NonLinear Educating, Inc. to bring online video
training for popular topics such as the iPad, iOS 6 application
development, and MacBook. For Dummies will offer new book plus video
training bundles in addition to the Dummies Online Video courses
available from AskVideo.com. These new product bundles include a copy of
one of the bestselling For Dummies books plus an access code for
multiple hours of online video training on the topic on AskVideo.com.
“Our new For Dummies book plus online video training bundles are
designed to be an easy and convenient way to develop new skills and
learn how to get things done with technology,” said Andy Cummings,
Publisher, For Dummies Technology. “We are excited to partner with
NonLinear Educating, Inc. and be able to offer For Dummies online video
training courses on popular topics like iPad, iOS application
development, MacBook, and more.”
Each For Dummies book plus online video training bundle includes a copy
of a bestselling For Dummies book, an online access code to AskVideo.com
for multiple hours of step-by-step video training on the topic and a
special bonus offer for 40% off a two-month AskVideo Library Pass. The
first products to market include:
iPad For Dummies, 5th Edition, Book + Online Video Training Bundle
(Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-118-67364-5, April 2013, US $34.99)
iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies, Book + Online Video Training
Bundle (Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-118-67380-5, May 2013, US $44.99)
MacBook For Dummies, 4th Edition, Book + Online Video Training Bundle
(Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-118-67368-3, June 2013, US $34.99)
Each For Dummies online video training course on AskVideo.com features:
Step-by-step, self-paced video learning that is accessible whenever
users are ready to learn
Expert instruction, tips and guidance from industry professionals and
educators
HD video lessons with Notes, History, Favorites and other tools to help
users track progress and reinforce learning along the way
“Our training platform is perfectly suited to delivering the new For
Dummies video courses,” said Martin Sitter, CEO of AskVideo.com,
“Learners can watch the For Dummies videos while creating notes,
bookmarking favorites, and earning badges for completing knowledge
achievements. Closed captioning is available for the hearing impaired.
By combining the For Dummies courses with our industry-leading
technology, we’ve created an amazing educational partnership that can
help anyone become a better computer user.”
For more information about the For Dummies Book + Online Video Training
Bundles, visit www.dummies.com/go/videotraining or
www.AskVideo.com/fordummies.
About NonLinear Educating, Inc.
With over 10 years of experience publishing online tutorial-videos,
AskVideo.com is a pioneering IT company that has been developing video
training since the industry began. Users can stream videos online, or
download full courses to their computers, iPads, iPhones, Android &
Windows 8 devices. With over 25,000 HD video tutorials in our constantly
expanding training library, AskVideo.com is one of the largest
publishers of video courseware in the world today. Video courses include
topics like Photoshop, Digital Photography, Windows 8, App Development,
and Sound Design. A $25 monthly Library Pass lets users access and watch
the entire library, including all For Dummies courses. For more
information, visit AskVideo.com. AskVideo.com is a NonLinear Educating
Inc. brand.
About For Dummies®
After over 20 years, more than 250 million copies printed, and millions
of e-books downloaded, For Dummies is the world’s bestselling reference
series, well known for enriching people’s lives by making knowledge
accessible in a fun and easy way. Loyal customers around the globe agree
that For Dummies is “more than a publishing phenomenon … [it is] a sign
of the times,” [The New York Times]. With more than 1,800 active topics
covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to
self-help, technology to travel, For Dummies is dedicated to Making
Everything Easier. The For Dummies brand presence continues to expand
wherever there is a need to know, including e-books, mobile apps,
e-learning courses, a corporate custom publishing program, a robust
consumer website and a licensed product line that includes consumer
electronics, culinary, crafts, video, software, musical instrument
packs, home improvement, automotive, game and more. For more
information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of
Wiley.
