YouTube’s looking to help more people get into college, via a new program, in conjunction with Arizona State University and Crash Course that will enable YouTube users to earn college credits via in-app courses.
The Insights: YouTube has launched a new initiative called 'Study Hall.' This initiative allows users to sign up for classes through a popular YouTube channel called 'Crash Course" to earn college credits at Arizona State University. The first round of courses is taught by Hank Green and offers first-year core classes, like English, Math, US History, and Human Communication.
You may be thinking, why would this be important to me? Suppose you are on the marketing team for a University or agencies representing anyone in the education field. In that case, YouTube is a powerhouse in the video industry and has the potential to take online education to the next level. Having affordable credited courses available through this widely accessible platform could shift the education industry and encourage Universities to offer more affordable virtual options for students. YouTube's 'Study Hall' is one initiative to keep an eye on.