Coursera
Coursera Inc. (/kərˈsɛrə/) is a for-profit U.S.-based global massive open online course provider founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects.
Screenshot Coursera's homepage in March 2020 | |
| Type of business | Public |
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Type of site | Online education |
| Available in | Multilingual (40) |
| Traded as | NYSE: COUR |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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| Industry | E-learning |
| Revenue | US$636 million (2023) |
| Operating income | US$−146 million (2023) |
| Net income | US$−117 million (2023) |
| Total assets | US$921 million (2023) |
| Total equity | US$616 million (2023) |
| Employees | 1,295 (2023) |
| URL | coursera |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 142 million (2023) |
| Launched | April 2012 |
| Current status | Active |
As of 2023, more than 300 universities and companies were offering courses through Coursera, and by 2024, the number of courses available had risen to approximately 7,000.
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