OpenClassrooms

OpenClassrooms
Home page in 2016
Web address https://openclassrooms.com/
Slogan Great teachers, bright classmates
Commercial Yes
Type of site
 Online education
Available in English, French, Spanish
Users 1.7 million
Owner OpenClassrooms
Created by Mathieu Nebra
Launched 10 November 1999
Alexa rank
 293 (France, March 2016)

OpenClassrooms is an online learning platform for vocational training, providing courses in IT, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital skills[1] at large, in English, French, and Spanish.

History

The origins of OpenClassrooms go back to 1999, when Mathieu Nebra,[2] helped by Pierre Dubuc, launched a community site for tutorials called Le site du Zéro. Its aim was to help young people to learn programming languages.

In 2007, the site became a company, which offers online courses, MOOCs, and learning paths on freemium basis. These courses are created either in house, or in partnership with universities, such as École polytechnique,[3] and companies, such as IBM.[4]

In 2015, the number of OpenClassrooms user accounts has reached one million,[5] whereas the number of unique visitors has reached 3.5 millions per month.

Learning paths

In 2015, OpenClassrooms launches an entirely MOOC-based BA degree in multimedia project management, recognised by French state.[6] In 2016, it begins offering certified online learning paths[7] in fields such as web development.

Online mentoring

OpenClassrooms has been using the so-called mastery learning approach: the learners are encouraged to master the preceding level of skills and knowledge before moving to the next level. In 2015, the company begins experimenting with online mentoring and integrates it into its educational offer.[8]

Awards

In 2015, Mathieu Nebra was named among MIT Innovators Under 35[9] by MIT Technology Review. In 2016, Pierre Dubuc became one of the Forbes 30 Under 30,[10] in the category "social entrepreneurship".

External links

References

  1. ↑ Boyde, Emma (2016-04-10). "Moocs platform OpenClassrooms aims to fill UK tech skills gap". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  2. ↑ "Mathieu Nebra | Innovators Under 35". innovatorsunder35.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  3. ↑ 12, Joran Le Cren March; Reply, 2015. "MOOCs go mainstream in France as OpenClassrooms partners with Polytechnique". Rude Baguette. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  4. ↑ "IBM & OpenClassrooms Present: Build your web projects with REST APIs". Tech.London. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  5. ↑ "1 MILLION DE MEMBRES = PAC – MAN ! | OpenClassrooms : le blog". blog.openclassrooms.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  6. ↑ Dillet, Romain. "OpenClassrooms Launches First MOOC-Based Bachelor Degree Recognized By French State". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  7. ↑ "Paths". openclassrooms.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  8. ↑ "Solving The Education Conundrum Of Our Time: Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem - Class Central's MOOC Report". Class Central's MOOC Report. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  9. ↑ "Mathieu Nebra | Innovators Under 35". innovatorsunder35.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  10. ↑ "30 Under 30 2016 Europe: Social Entrepreneurs". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
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