Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A few years ago, in a move toward professional learning, LinkedIn bought Lynda.com for $1.5 billion, adding the well-known library of video-based courses to its professional social network. So it's not like just any course library will be integrated, though the company said it plans to add others in the future.

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lynda.com Microsoft Learning Company 107

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

On the one hand, some cryptocurrencies sound like something from a comic book with names like CryptoKitties. Take LiveEdu , for example, a Y Combinator-backed online learning company that touts itself as being the “next-gen Lynda.com,” referring to a platform that offers online courses and skills training.

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Sony Learning Company lynda.com 104

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” From the press release : “ MOOCs and books initiative launched by Springer and Federica Weblearning.” ” (It’ll run on LinkedIn Learning , formerly Lynda.com , which means it’ll cost you $24.99 Jeff Fernandez, the co-founder of the online learning company Grovo , has resigned. ” (Wow.

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

” They’re suing the company. ” Via Infodocket : “ University of Delaware Library Joins Open Textbook Network.” “The ‘poor man’s MBA’ can boost salaries by 20%,” says CNN in a puff piece about LinkedIn , Lynda.com , and project management certificates. .”

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