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Udemy: Introducing Udemy LIVE
This is seriously exciting. We just announced that our first-ever instructor event will take place this June in San Francisco! We’re calling it Udemy LIVE, and the action-packed weekend (June 24-26) will include speakers, panels, hands-on breakout sessions, a tour of Udemy’s office, a formal gala dinner, and, of course, lots of socializing and networking. [...]…
edX: Psychology, Engineering and Economics. Courses Starting Soon on edX!
Learn how space missions are designed from a former astronaut, the threat the Internet poses to our security and privacy or gain insights into the social networks we use everyday. Edx offers courses from the world’s top universities to help you gain the skills and knowledge you desire. Find the course for you and enroll today. Happy learning! The post Psychology, Engineering and Economics. Courses Starting Soon on edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: February 19, 2016: Friday News Roundup
Let’s put this week to bed and dive straight into the weekend! Well, we do still have Friday to get through first… On to the news, including some words of wisdom from Udemy’s own. The case for content curation First up, Darren Shimkus, VP and General Manager of Udemy for Business, talked to Chief Learning [...]…
edX: New Partnership with Kiron Enables Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online
At edX, our mission is to increase access to high-quality education, so more people around the world, regardless of economics, social status, gender or geography, can have opportunity for success and improve their lives. Our mission drives all that we do, and we are proud to announce a new partnership with Kiron, a Berlin-based open education start-up with a mission to enable access to free... Read More about New Partnership with Kiron Enables Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online The post New Partnership with Kiron Enables Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Big Data and the Internet of Things
You’ve just landed in a new city on a weekend getaway. You grab your small carry-on and head out to the airport exit to get a ride to the hotel. A tiny communication device attached to the back of your ear asks if you need a ride for one person and you confirm. At the curb, a vehicle stops in front of you and a... Read More about Big Data and the Internet of Things The post Big Data and the Internet of Things appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: Embracing the power of experiential learning through Talentbuddy acquisition
We’re constantly exploring new ways to help people learn on Udemy. Many of our students — particularly those enrolled in programming courses, our most popular category — crave more hands-on interaction to support their absorption of new information. And we know experiential learning can be a powerful force in helping students reach their goals when [...]…
edX: English Courses to Improve Your Life
Did you know that over 840 million people speak English? From business to school to relationships, better writing and communications skills can benefit all areas of your life. Improved speaking and writing skills can help you personally and professionally: Advance Your Career: Global organizations are choosing English as their common language even though Chinese is the highest spoken. In fact, the Harvard Business Review declared English as the global... Read More about English Courses to Improve Your Life The post English Courses to Improve Your Life appeared first on edX Blog.
Saylor.org: Saylor Academy and the rise of the coding bootcamp
A computer science education is about more than just coding; with Saylor Academy courses to complement the ubiquitous coding bootcamps, students don't have to choose between practice and theory -- they can get both, and for free.
Udemy: Hey, World Leaders, This Tiny Nation Wants to Eat Your Lunch
Here in the U.S., our leaders (and would-be leaders) have been busy talking about how to make higher education more affordable. I’ve been saying for a while now that putting college within reach is only one step toward leveling the playing field and bringing better futures within reach for a broader swath of the population. [...]…
edX: A Learner’s Quest Across the World for Knowledge
This is a guest blog post from HKPolyU’s Knowledge Management and Big Data in Business course team. Just how far can a MOOC go to ignite someone’s passion for learning? The answer is at least half way around the world. Captain Hicham El Filali of the Royal Air Maroc in Morocco was looking for some “clarifications” on the concept of knowledge audit, which was introduced in the... Read More about A Learner’s Quest Across the World for Knowledge The post A Learner’s Quest Across the World for Knowledge appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Writing Assessments to Validate the Impact of Learning by Sharon Vipond
Members of the learning and development profession who are not assessment specialists need assessment writing tools and resources to support them with guidance in this increasingly important skill area. Providing practical tools, templates, professional perspectives, and resources for creating today’s learning assessments is the goal of The eLearning Guild’s latest eBook.
edX: Zika Facts from Global Health Experts at Harvard
This blog post was authored by David J. Hunter, Acting Dean of Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Enroll in his course, Readings in Global Health, to join the conversation about the Zika virus and other challenges in global health. Many of you have had questions about the Zika virus; here is an update of what we know. Zika virus was first identified... Read More about Zika Facts from Global Health Experts at Harvard The post Zika Facts from Global Health Experts at Harvard appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: What Obama failed to mention about the ‘skills gap’
In his final State of the Union Address, President Obama shared his thoughts on the future of work. Echoing industry leaders across the nation, the president addressed what many are calling the “skills gap” — the disconnect between the needs and expectations of employers and the current skills of our nation’s workers. “Real opportunity requires [...]…
edX: Go Beyond The Exam. Learn the Physics of Everyday Life.
This is a guest blog post from GeorgetownX’s AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Exam course team. In 2014, more than 4 million students took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam to assess their level of preparation for rigorous college courses and, in some cases, to achieve college credit while still in high school. Leading up to the AP exams in May, online courses present an excellent way for... Read More about Go Beyond The Exam. Learn the Physics of Everyday Life. The post Go Beyond The Exam. Learn the Physics of Everyday Life. appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Help Employees Get Outstanding Results: Go Beyond the Limits of Courses by David James
How about this as a new mission statement for learning and development organizations? “Help people to do what they want to do, better.” Read that sentence carefully—there’s more there than meets the eye. People are already developing themselves professionally, without the involvement of L&D, because they want to do their jobs better. Here are five ways L&D can assist them—and should be doing so.
edX: Happiness, Language and Superheroes. Courses You’ll Love from edX!
Fall in love with learning this Valentine’s Day. Looking for something special this Valentine’s Day? The gift of learning lasts a lifetime. At edX, our mission is to not only provide high-quality education, but to offer courses in a wide variety of subject areas and skills you are looking for. This Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to take a course in a subject area you love. With over 800 courses, it’s hard to chose, but we have... Read More about Happiness, Language and Superheroes. Courses You’ll Love from edX! The post Happiness, Language and Superheroes. Courses You’ll Love from edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: 10 million students: Big day at Udemy, bigger days ahead!
When you’re a fast-growing startup, you hit a lot of milestones, but we’re particularly proud and humbled by our latest achievement: We have officially welcomed our 10 millionth student to Udemy! Why is this occasion extra-special for us? Because it’s all about our students. When students learn on Udemy, whether for professional advancement or personal [...]…
edX: 4 Courses That Will Help You Become a Better Leader, Inspired by Abraham Lincoln
Are leaders made or born? In a survey administered by the The Center for Creative Leadership, C-level executives from companies across 53 countries were asked this question. Below are the results: About 53% of top executives think leaders are made About 19% think leaders are born Just over 25% think leaders are both, born and made. With many believing that leaders are in fact made, it presents the question, can... Read More about 4 Courses That Will Help You Become a Better Leader, Inspired by Abraham Lincoln The post 4 Courses That Will Help You Become a Better Leader, Inspired by Abraham Lincoln appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: February 12, 2016: Friday News Roundup
Happy Friday, everyone! And happy early Valentine’s Day, for those of you who celebrate. Monday is also Presidents’ Day here in the U.S. and a day off for Udemy, which could be considered a sweeter gift than any heart-shaped box of chocolate… Without further ado, let’s get to the news! Udemy thinks it’s cracked the [...]…
edX: Hot IT Jobs for 2016
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the field of information technology are expected to grow 12% by 2024 with over 480,000 new positions in the fields of network security, cloud computing and IT management. IT Jobs consistently rank high on Indeed’s list of the top 30 computer and internet job titles and U.S. News and World Report ranks the job of... Read More about Hot IT Jobs for 2016 The post Hot IT Jobs for 2016 appeared first on edX Blog.