Edsurge
DECEMBER 28, 2021
In 2021, two of the biggest MOOC providers had an “exit” event. Coursera went public , while edX was acquired by the public company 2U for $800 million and lost its non-profit status. Ten years ago, more than 300,000 learners were taking the three free Stanford courses that kicked off the modern MOOC movement. revenue ($14.7
Edsurge
JANUARY 2, 2019
In the seven years since colleges and companies first started experimenting with large-scale online courses known as MOOCs, more than 100 million people have given them a try—though how they are used keeps changing. Two big trends dominated the MOOC landscape this year. edX – 18 million. XuetangX – 14 million.
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Edsurge
MARCH 25, 2020
Large-scale courses known as MOOCs were invented to get free or low-cost education to people who could not afford or get access to traditional options. Duke University was one of the first institutions to draw on MOOCs in response to the novel coronavirus. Other MOOC providers are making similar offers.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 13, 2018
One sign of that: There’s a 22-story tower in the country’s capital officially named the “MOOC Times Building” that houses a government-supported incubator for edtech companies. The building boasts two tricked-out production studios that any of the companies in the industry park can use to film and edit video for courses.
Edsurge
APRIL 13, 2023
That’s a private company that helps colleges start online degree or certificate programs, usually in exchange for a cut of tuition revenue. Some critics saw the sale to a for-profit company as a breach of trust. In fact, a New York Times piece declared 2012 “ the year of the MOOC.”
Edsurge
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Providing courses to companies, and adults not enrolled in a full-time degree program, has long been a way for universities to extend their reach (and pockets) beyond the physical lecture hall. Now, as MOOCs have evolved to court professional audiences , so too have MIT’s efforts to harness companies and organizations.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A lot has changed since 2012 or, the year the New York Times dubbed the "Year of the MOOC." Today, many MOOC providers now charge a fee. And popular providers like Coursera and edX are increasingly partnering with colleges and universities to offer MOOC-based degrees online. But the big change in 2018 was MOOC-based degrees.
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