Anant Agarwal, founder and CEO of edX, talks about the value of micro-credentials, active learning in MOOCs, and the modular future of online education.
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Online education provider edX is taking a big step into the undergraduate market by launching two MicroBachelors programs that students can complete and earn ...
YouTube announced the investment of $20 million in resources for creators of educational content.
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Georgia Tech, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Indiana offer more affordable online master's degrees in edX.
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IBM launches two specialization courses in artificial intelligence in edX: Chatbots and Deep learning.
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Coursera added a new A/B Testing tool in its platform for instructors to perfect their courses.
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Udacity launches a new Blockchain Developer Nanodegree.
Ten free courses of educational tools so that teachers add skills and competencies to their professional careers.
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Coursera added six new courses developed by some of the world's leading universities at affordable prices, on subjects like Computer Science and Public Health.
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The pursuit of alternative credentials is on the rise. Platforms like edX and Coursera are maturing, and the job market is recognizing their certifications.
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Alternative credentials offered by edX cover 25 to 50% of a bachelor or master's degree program.
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Seven out of ten people would change jobs in the future because of automation. New occupations will require specific skills.
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