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The Still-Evolving Future of University Credentials

Edsurge

We were in the early innings of what I argued at that time was more of a supply-side-driven phenomenon: universities and companies were experimenting with new offerings, and the groundwork was being laid for a more digitally-oriented, shorter-form credentialing future.

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As the world goes virtual, big education technology players tighten their grip

The Hechinger Report

The company’s business model calls for giving its services to schools for free but charging families for them. We woke up on a Monday and saw 10 to 15 times” the number of customers the company had served at the same time the year before, he remembered. “It Credit: Araya Diaz/Getty Images for TechCrunch. “We It was nuts.”.

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?Filling the Other Skills Gap

Edsurge

And in the market of companies tackling the infamous employment gap between willing workers and open jobs, this maxim appears correct. According to Manpower’s annual labor shortage survey , 45 percent of U.S. businesses reported difficulty finding appropriately trained workers, up from 32 percent reported in 2015.

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Online Education: Will it Make Us Smarter? #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

All of the panelists are from companies that connect teachers directly to students. Udemy - 80% male because focuses on tech space. Important to get feedback from students through surveys to assess quality of teaching and content. A: Udemy has a few professors who use their online courses as part of blended learning.

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

Edsurge

If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. satisfaction, engagement, grades, mindsets, attitudes, persistence, views, logins, clicks, etc.

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Seven Ways Teachers Can Earn Extra Income By Building Their EDU Brands Online

TeacherCast

Many years ago, I created my first online course on Udemy (pronounced YOU-da-ME) and I couldn't believe how easy it was. If there is one thing that the last few years have taught me, it's that if you look around your local community, you can probably find a small business that is looking to get their company online.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

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.