Learning platforms are online marketplaces that connect learners with courses and programs from multiple providers. Examples include Coursera, edX, Emeritus, Guild Education, Pluralsight, Skillsoft, Udacity, and Udemy. They have the potential to transform and disrupt the education market in similar ways that platforms have transformed many other industries. Think how they have impacted hospitality (e.g., Airbnb, Expedia), transportation (e.g., Lyft, Uber), journalism (e.g., Google News, Substack), and retail (e.g., Amazon, eBay).
How Higher Ed Can Contend with Learning Platforms
The question is not whether to engage, but how to do so.
December 21, 2022
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Summary.
Universities are presented with new opportunities but also mounting threats from learning platforms — online marketplaces that connect learners with courses and programs from multiple providers. This article explores the emerging landscape and offers strategies that learning institutions can employ.
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