Coursera: 860,000 learners from the UAE on the platform with 27% increase in comparison to 2022
The number of learners from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Coursera, a global online learning platform, has reached 860,000.
The increase in the number of learners from the UAE is attributed to many factors.
-The growing popularity of online learning.
-The UAE’s focus on education and innovation.
As well as the availability of financial aid for online learning.
The UAE government has always been a strong supporter of online learning.
Coursera offers a wide range of courses from leading universities and organizations around the world.
Moreover, learners can choose from courses in a variety of subjects, including business, technology, science, and humanities.
In 2022, the UAE government launched a program to provide financial aid to UAE citizens who want to take online courses.
While the increase in the number of learners from the UAE is a positive sign for the country’s education and innovation ecosystem.
It also suggests that UAE citizens are eager to learn new skills and advance their careers.
Coursera has had a significant impact on the UAE’s education landscape.
Coursera platform has helped to make high-quality education more accessible to UAE citizens.
Regardless of their location or financial circumstances.
Coursera has also helped to promote the UAE as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
In addition, the platform has connected UAE students and professionals with leading universities and organizations around the world.
By providing them with opportunities to learn from experts and build their skills.
Coursera’s future in the UAE
Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera, said that the company is working with 60 government and private entities in the UAE.
Including federal entities such as the Ministry of Education.
Moreover, the company is working with them to activate locally accredited learning units.
And also to provide opportunities for higher education institutions in the country.
In order to develop short-term learning unit content, and improve the educational system.
Maggioncalda added that 97% of students in the country prefer professional training courses.
“which is a good indicator of providing a workforce with superior skills.
Also it is one of the main pillars that the state relies on to achieve its goals and aspirations to play a leading role regionally and globally.”
Coursera Breaks the language barrier using artificial intelligence by more than 4,000 courses translated into Arabic.
He stated that Coursera has been able to break the language barrier using artificial intelligence.
And also facilitate access for millions of learners across the country to more than 4,000 courses translated into Arabic using artificial intelligence.
Learners will have a unique opportunity to access the best lecturers in the world.
So they can develop the skills required to transition to the digital future.
Especially since Coursera is working with 15 universities in the UAE to provide access to high-quality educational courses.
He noted that the content translation initiative is only available to universities and government entities.
And will be launched and made available to all learners in the coming months.
Read More:
COP28 President in ADIPEC: COP28 Must Be a Turning Point
UAE Special Cultural Events During October and November
UAE Year Of Sustainability Celebrated with Large Flower Carpet
Minister of Youth: A Position for The Talented Emirati Youth.
