Apple TV is introducing online learning as an embedded element of its product for the first time, adding television to Coursera’s platform flexibility. Coursera announced the partnership on its blog, saying the TV compatibility will give people access to videos from top academics and industry experts from the comfort of their own living rooms. The company’s entire catalogue of courses will be available through the new platform. “Online education has become a huge part of our business,” said John Battelle, CEO of Coursera.
Apple TV is introducing online learning as an embedded element of its product for the first time, adding television to Coursera’s platform flexibility. Coursera announced the partnership on its blog, saying the TV compatibility will give people access to videos from top academics and industry experts from the comfort of their own living rooms. The company’s entire catalogue of courses will be available through the new platform. Coursera now offer courses from more than 100 universities around the world, and has reached more than 16 million students by partnering with institutions to give them an online platform for their courses, opening them to students anywhere.