Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality. Unicorns such as Coursera, Udemy, Varsity Tutors and VIPKid led the way with innovative solutions. Distance reduction allow companies to compete worldwide.

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Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

Via Edsurge : “As LinkedIn ’s Video Library Grows, Company Says It Has No Plans to Compete With Colleges.” Udemy has a new CEO : “Kevin Johnson, former CEO of EBates, a marketplace for coupons and shopping discount deals.” That’s despite privacy concerns about the company. million total.

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Education Coursera MOOC Udemy 46

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

“ Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us.” Via Inverse : “ Udemy ’s Exodus, Amazon ’s Gain. Steve Dembo recently announced that he’s leaving the company after 10+ years. One company not using Amazon to run its computing infrastructure: Blackboard.

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MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “DeVos Abandons Plan to Allow One Company to Service Federal Student Loans.” Buzzfeed’s Molly Hensley-Clancy looks at the acquisition of EDMC – the parent company of the Art Institutes chain – by The Dream Center Foundation , a network of Christian missionary centers.

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Khan Academy Elsevier Education MOOC 46