Product News Feature

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO   Classrooms around the world are bustling with students of varying skill levels and career goals, each striving to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce. Educators work hard to support every learner, but with crowded classrooms and limited time, it’s a daunting task.  Today, at Coursera Connect, I’m excited to…

Consumer and enterprise learners can now access 4,000 courses and 55+ Professional Certificates in languages including French, Greek, and Thai By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In a world that is rapidly globalizing, language barriers continue to pose a significant challenge for learners looking to develop new skills to advance their careers and…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Operating Officer Broadband connectivity, online learning, and remote work are unlocking new ways for individuals to participate in the global economy, regardless of their location or prior experience. The new labor market can uncover more equitable career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and credentials. Increasingly, employers are considering…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Operating Officer, Coursera  Augmented, mixed, and virtual realities are poised to reshape education and work. The global markets for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) specifically are projected to reach $88 billion by 2026.  Today, we’re excited to announce new VR-enabled course experiences from Duke University, Peking University, and the…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce new tools and features to support the learning, teaching, and program administration experiences on Coursera. From job-relevant skilling with Career Academy to maximizing content with new authoring features, we are pleased to roll out the following product innovations for our global learner, educator,…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera  Today, the Live2Coursera app for Zoom is available for free download in the Zoom App Marketplace. With more educators teaching online, this app enables them to upload lectures* to Coursera with a single click directly from Zoom. Students can then view recorded lectures on Coursera via desktop or…

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 Anubhav Chopra, Lead Product Manager When we announced Coursera Plus in February of this year, we were excited to bring you a new subscription plan where you could get unlimited access to 3,000+ courses for one affordable and all-inclusive price. Today, we’re pleased to announce that not only is Coursera Plus available to learners…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera  In August, we launched Live2Coursera to help instructors quickly move online by integrating Zoom lectures into their private courses and content libraries on Coursera. While this helped address the initial challenge of transitioning instruction online, internet connectivity and access to devices still impede learning for many students.  Today,…

By Janani Subramanian, Senior Product Manager, Coursera Embarking on a new chapter of your career journey can be a powerful emotional experience. You may feel excitement and anticipation, but also anxiety and stress. Whether you’re looking for your first job, pursuing a promotion, or contemplating a mid-career switch to a new field, there are always…