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We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the inaugural class session of the online Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) program from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). Build career-ready skills in data science by crafting a personalized learning journey with stackable courses and self-paced study. Plus, with performance-based admissions,…

Dawoud Bey. A Couple at a Main Street Bus Stop, Rochester, NY. 1989. Gelatin silver print, 11 7/16 × 22 1/16″ (29.1 × 56 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Acquired through the generosity of Ruth Nordenbrook. © 2021 Dawoud Bey A guest post written by Arlette Hernandez – Instructor, Sara Bodinson –…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera   Today, we’re excited to share new innovations that support learner goals, educator efficiency, and skill-based learning within institutions. Learners, educators, and organizations can use these tools on Coursera to develop in-demand skills and scale learning programs in a rapidly changing world.   Improving learner success and accessibility  Of the…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The world of work is rapidly changing. In the next five years, over 50% of employees will need to reskill for new jobs, and 40% of core skills will change for those who remain in their roles. Today, I am excited to share that six new MasterTrack®️…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera I am pleased to announce five new degrees from leading international universities, including the first degree programs on Coursera from universities in Brazil and India. With today’s launch, we now offer 30 degrees from university partners across nine countries.  We are also proud to add ten new…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Each of us has the ability to create positive change in the world. Even seemingly small gestures can make a big difference. Nevertheless, as new challenges continue to emerge across the globe, we can sometimes feel helpless—unsure of how to make an impact, fix a problem, or…

The World Economic Forum predicts that 42% of the core skills within existing jobs on average are expected to change by 2022. Lifelong learning and continuous retraining, delivered through online learning, can help meet these evolving skill demands. Online platforms can be a powerful tool for universities to engage with learners–from alumni and faculty to…

The science behind how we teach others and how we learn ourselves is nothing short of a fascination for many of us. As much of the world moved to online work and study out of necessity and safety, that fascination has only grown deeper.  While it’s tempting to call online learning a necessary but secondary…

In the wake of the pandemic, blended learning models that integrate face-to-face and online instruction have been widely adopted. Universities around the world can supplement on-campus programs with online capabilities to: Engage students with content and certifications from top universities and companies—online, offline, and on mobileBuild their own credit-eligible courses in core curriculum or for…

Jane McGonigal, Ph.D., instructs Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future, which stacks into the Futures Thinking Specialization from the Institute for the Future. The new course examines how futures thinking can help address societal issues exacerbated by COVID-19 to create a better post-pandemic world. In addition to her role as a research…