Over a dozen partners recently joined as edX
members to offer open courses in high-demand topics on edX
LANHAM,
Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc.
(Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform
edX, recently welcomed more than a dozen leading organizations as
partners. These organizations join more than 250 university and
corporate partners committed to expanding access to affordable,
high-quality online education for millions of learners
worldwide.
These new partners, including global universities and industry
leaders, will offer open courses on edX in some of today's most
relevant topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,
healthcare, business, and sustainability. They include EIT Food,
Escola do Caos, Fortinet, Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
(FCT), Integrative Mental Health University, Institute of Product
Leadership, International Compliance Association (ICA), MGH
Institute of Health Professions, MindEdge, New England Medical
Innovation Center, Osmosis from Elsevier, Qualtrics, The External
Studies Institute, Universidade de São Paulo, and Xccelerate.
Additionally, International Institute for Management
Development (IMD) and University of
Denver, who already partner with 2U to deliver executive
education courses and boot camp programs respectively, are
expanding their portfolios to include open courses.
"With the addition of these institutions to the edX platform,
we're further solidifying our leadership in the digital education
space," said Andrew Hermalyn,
President of Partnerships at 2U, the company behind edX. "In an era
where flexible online learning is in high demand, our partnerships
not only enhance accessibility and affordability, but also enrich
the edX platform with high-quality, relevant content. This
naturally attracts dedicated learners, laying the groundwork for
increased organic engagement and efficient marketing."
2U and its partners continue to invest in high-quality,
cutting-edge content across the most in-demand fields. As one of
the world's leading developers of tech talent, 2U is committed to
expanding its existing portfolio of free-to-degree offerings on edX
that meet learners where they are, with the courses and programs
they need to drive impactful career outcomes.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
2U is a global leader in
online education. Guided by its founding mission to eliminate the
back row in higher education, 2U has spent 15 years advancing the
technology and innovation to deliver world-class learning outcomes
at scale. Through its global online learning platform edX, 2U
connects more than 81 million people with thousands of affordable,
career-relevant learning opportunities in partnership with over 250
of the world's leading universities, institutions, and industry
experts. From free courses to full degrees, 2U is creating a better
future for all through the power of high-quality online education.
Learn more at 2U.com.
About edX
edX is the global online learning platform
that fuels the world's ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by
Harvard and MIT to make the world's best education available to
everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects
over 81 million people with online learning to meet every
professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and
organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers
thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career
discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to
sustainability and public health. Find online courses,
certificates, boot camps, and degrees that fuel your ambition at
edx.org.
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