Coursera Inc is a U S -based massive open online course provider founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller.
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11 Facts About Coursera
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Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller.
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In 2014 Coursera received both the Webby Winner and the People's Voice Winner (Websites and Mobile Sites Education) awards.
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Coursera's revenues rose from $184 million in 2019 to $294 million in 2020.
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Coursera lost $66 million in 2020 as they ramped up marketing and advertising.
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Coursera first rolled out a series of fee-based course options, which included verified credentials for completion, in 2013.
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In January 2016, Coursera rolled out fees to earn grades and assessment for "the vast majority of courses that are part of Specializations.
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In October 2016, Coursera launched a monthly subscription model for Specializations along with a 1-week free trial.
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Coursera has said subscription costs will vary, "depending on the topic area.
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In March 2018, Coursera launched six fully online degree courses including the bachelor's and master's qualifications in various domains.
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In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Coursera launched a course by the Jameel Institute at Imperial College London.
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