By Emil Protalinski, the Next Web
Coursera has launched a new initiative with the US Department of State. Called Global Learning Hubs, the partnership aims to give students physical spaces where they can access the Internet to take Coursera courses online as well as work with others in a group setting, for free. More specifically, Learning Hub locations will have more than just peer students working the same course. Local “facilitators” – as Coursera calls them – with knowledge on the subjects will lead in-person sessions that revolve around discussions, tutoring, and projects. In other words, Coursera is taking online learning offline. As such, accessing online courses across Coursera’s catalog isn’t the only option: students can enroll in sessions for select courses. These will run parallel to the online course, but they will depend on the technology availability and meeting frequency at each location.
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