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Coursera: University of Chicago Joins Coursera
Today we’re happy to announce that the University of Chicago is joining Coursera’s network of 80 national and international educational partners currently offering free online courses to millions of Courserians. The University of Chicago shares with Coursera a commitment to providing faculty with the best resources to serve students in the classroom and across the world, and we’re delighted to work with them as they experiment with our platform and digital learning tools to improve on-campus teaching as well as reach a new audience of learners. The University of Chicago will offer an initial two courses on Coursera’s platform, with plans to expand their offerings based on faculty interest. The following courses, taught by renowned professors in their fields, will build out Coursera’s catalog in the areas of science and business: Global Warming, taught by David Archer: Professor in Geophysical Sciences and a fellow of the American Geophysical Union. Th…