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Your source for the latest news and trends in online education.
EdX’s 2021: Year in Review
In 2021, edX was acquired by 2U for $800M, stopped being a nonprofit, and the 2U integration has begun.
FutureLearn’s 2021: Year in Review
In 2021, FutureLearn gained 2M learners, appointed a new CEO, and introduced close to 100 ExpertTracks.
Udacity’s 2021: Year in Review
In 2021, Udacity consolidated its enterprise focus, launched fewer free courses, but tripled scholarships.
A Decade of MOOCs: A Review of MOOC Stats and Trends in 2021
In 2021, 10 years after it burst on the scene, the MOOC ecosystem has reached 220M learners and 19.4K courses.
2U Market Cap Falls Below edX Acquisition Price. Google to Blame?
2U, the online education giant that acquired edX last year, just saw its stock price drop by half.
200K Layoffs, $100B Lost: The Tsunami of China’s Regulation on Education
Analyzing the impact of China’s regulatory crackdown on the nation’s for-profit education industry.
Chinese Edtech Pivots: Well-rounded Education, Hardware, Agriculture E-commerce, Fast-Food, Garments, and More
Some companies are exploring entirely new markets: from hardware sales to TikTok e-commerce.
Coursera 10-K Highlights: Lower Partner Revenue Share, 1k+ Employees
Coursera’s annual report gives us a deeper look into the company’s finances.
Udemy’s 2021: Half a Billion Revenue, B2B Revenue Soars, B2C Plateaus
Udemy’s 10K recaps the company’s year, from its finances to the latest developments on an ongoing lawsuit.
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