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The Future Belongs to Online Learners — But Only If Programs Can Help Them Succeed

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The company also uses a customizable assignments generator that it acquired, for an undisclosed amount, from a Bulgarian startup in 2019. Stueve started her online learning journey four years ago — first in community college, and then at the University of Florida. Stueve’s been an online learner throughout.

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Former Pearson, edX Exec Raises $7.5M to Build AI-Powered Digital Courseware

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million Series A that will expand its range of intensive executive-level courses and digital learning tools. Our vision is to be the premier digital learning company for working professionals,” said co-founder and CEO, David Shrier. Esme was founded on Valentines Day, 2019, by Shrier and Beth Porter, co-founder and managing partner.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2013, on the heels of “the Year of the MOOC,” Barber released a report titled “An Avalanche is Coming,” calling for the “unbundling” of higher education. MOOCs are, no surprise, their own entry on this long list of awfulness.

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