(Fabrice Coffrini / AFP via Getty Images) Edtech companies jump on generative AI bandwagon A slew of edtech companies — edX and Coursera — have announced plans to incorporate generative AI into their products. Jul 31, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) Enrollment hop boosted Coursera revenue 23%, firm reports Degree enrollment and interest in entry-level professional certificates is up, Coursera reported during an investor call. Jul 31, 2023 By EdScoop Staff
(Rock N Roll Monkey / Unsplash) Coursera to introduce AI-powered online learning coach Coursera plans to add a new AI-powered coaching tool to its platform, the online education provider recently announced. Apr 19, 2023 By EdScoop Staff
(Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images) Professors featured on Google certificate courses Five universities are now offering online courses that build on Google's career certificates. Oct 14, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) Louisiana work agency to offer residents free online IT classes The new "Tech Ready Louisiana" program will give residents free access to classes provided by the online education vendor Coursera. Aug 8, 2022 By EdScoop Staff
Cutting Edge More not necessarily better when it comes to implementing edtech When introducing new technologies, instructors should consider their intended purposes, UNC's Todd Cherner said on the Cutting EDge podcast. Jun 7, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) University of Michigan takes virtual reality to Coursera The university plans to use lessons from its extended-reality initiative to offer 10 courses focused on skills training. Apr 19, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
Parsons School of Design in New York City. (The New School) Parsons diversifies curriculum with two new online learning partnerships The Parsons School of Design is partnering with 42Courses and FutureLearn to expand the reach of its renowned fashion and design curriculum. Dec 15, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
(Sean Gallup / Getty Images) Google offers free IT certificates to community colleges, technical high schools Schools in Connecticut have already begun putting the certificates in their programs. Nov 1, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) Emeritus targets direct-to-business model with $650M funding round Exceutives said the online courses provider will also expand into new fields, such as health care. Aug 13, 2021 By Emily Bamforth