Edtech: Coursera raises $130m in Series F
Coursera has raised $130 million as part of a Series F round of financing. To date, the California-based company has raised $464m.
Coursera has raised $130 million as part of a Series F round of financing. To date, the California-based company has raised $464m.
An education "emergency" – in addition to the global health crisis – will exacerbate education iniquity globally, education professionals have been warned.
Campaigners and unions have been asking for additional funding for the British Council admidst fears it wll be unable to pay its staff this month.
Australia's government has guaranteed AU$18 billion in 2020 payments, unveiled a micro-credential plan and extra regulatory relief for all providers. However, stakeholders say 21,000 jobs are still expected to be lost.
Inclusion in the Erasmus+ mobility scheme is crucial, agree experts on the eve of Brexit, while UUK has revealed it will be pushing for a fee freeze for EU students for another year as transition negotiations begin.
The Erasmus+ Program has published a call for proposals for 2020, having an expected budget in excess of €3 billion – an increase of 12% over 2019.
There’s often a lack of connection between bringing students in and long-term thinking – are these students going to stay or not?
Singapore-based accommodation provider Oxfordcaps has raised $8.1m in Series A funding with an aim of improving student living experiences in 10 Indian cities.