(Rick Friedman / rickfriedman.com / Corbis / Getty Images) 2U and edX reached 73 million learners, report says Online learning platform edX and its parent company 2U reached a combined total of 73 million people in 2022, according to a new report. Jul 28, 2023 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Alternative credentials in higher education have a champion The University Professional and Continuing Education Association is building two groups to address how to operate alternative credentials programs. Aug 24, 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
(Rick Friedman / rickfriedman.com / Corbis / Getty Images) EdX to retain brand after 2U acquisition, executives say The combined company will keep its free offerings and offer more university degrees online to benefit international students and nontraditional American learners, the founders said. Aug 11, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
Anant Agarwal, CEO of EdX (Rick Friedman / Corbis / Getty Images) Edtech firm 2U is buying EdX for $800 million The online course platform EdX, founded by MIT and Harvard in 2012, is set to become 2U's public benefit arm. Jun 29, 2021 By Emily Bamforth