Global publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa), (NYSE: JWb), today announced a strategic relationship with Microsoft Learning. Wiley will partner with Microsoft Learning to develop, publish, and deliver Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum (MOAC) textbooks and e-learning tools to the higher education markets, providing customers with quality content and advanced technology features to enhance their educational and professional development.
As Microsoft Learning's Higher Education publisher, Wiley will develop and publish new titles for the release of Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Office System 2007. The global publishing company will also distribute existing MOAC titles.
"Our higher education and technology customers look to Wiley for high-quality resources that offer the most up-to-date information," said Bonnie Lieberman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wiley Higher Education. "These textbooks deliver a compelling teaching solution to instructors, and help students build the necessary skills and experience they need to take on personal and professional challenges. Together, Wiley and Microsoft Learning will be delivering to higher education the texts and the tools that inform and empower both teachers and students."
The purpose of Microsoft Learning is to help customers and partners realize their full potential through knowledge and skills and optimize the adoption and use of Microsoft technologies. Microsoft develops software that is essential for customers, IT Professionals, Developers, Information Workers and Consumers who create solutions, solve problems, and manage life activities using its technology.
"Microsoft is pleased to work with Wiley to deliver the best learning experience to our customers," said Lutz Ziob, General Manager of Microsoft Learning. "This strategic relationship combines Microsoft's technology industry leadership, technical training and professional certification with Wiley's experience and leadership in higher education technology publishing. Together, we will significantly advance learning opportunities for students and faculty in higher education."
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. Its core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals; encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb. Wiley's Internet site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.