An article in TechCrunch reports on a new investment in online learning market site Udemy by Japanese publisher Benesse that values Udemy at $2 billion. The article provides useful information on the context for online learning mega-sites, including Coursera and Udacity, and a more general take on the field.
Udemy and its competitors are poised to grow as providers of education for professionals in all areas as well as for more general learning. Although some providers seem aimed squarely at higher education by offering degrees and micro-credentials, others, including Udemy, seem to be contemplating a more free-form future for professional learning. It will be interesting to see which approach, if either, is able to capture territory now occupied by professional schools attached to universities.
Be the first to comment