Chennai: Udemy, a global marketplace for learning and teaching online, has released “Online Education Steps Up: What the World is Learning (from Home),” a special data report that provides a comprehensive look at online learning and teaching around the globe as the Covid-19 pandemic, shelter-in-place orders, and social distancing impact the world.
The new report analyses global trends on the platform showing how people are turning to online learning to upskill, stay busy, and increase productivity. As remote working becomes the new normal, the findings reveal significantly increased demand globally across every segment.
It said there is a 425 per cent increase in enrollments for consumers, 55 per cent increase in course creation by instructors and 80 per cent increase in usage from businesses and governments.
“Udemy’s mission to improve lives through learning has never been more vital than during today’s challenging times,” said Darren Shimkus, president, Udemy for Business.