The MOOC Revolution Changes Shape

MOOCs may not have delivered on the revolutionary promise of a free college education for all, but instead, may be evolving into a technology offering solutions for many different types of learners. MOOC-offering companies like Udacity and Thinkful are seeing the value of winnowing down from a one-size-fits-all approach to a targeted strategy of delivering online learning to targeted populations. The MOOC revolution is still happening, but on a smaller scale.
Udacity’s new direction is a signal of the new MOOC environment. The company underwent a pivot taking it away from higher ed and into a model that bills itself as “built by industry for industry.” Udacity’s training is positioned to address the shortage of STEM workers in the tech industry. More...