Harvard’s intro to computer science was just updated! Here’s what’s new and how to earn a free certificate.

In 2026, the Open edX Conference comes to the American West, taking place from May 19 to 22 at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference is hosted by Western Governors University (WGU), a Mission Aligned Partner of the Open edX project and a pioneer in competency-based education serving more than 193,000 students. The event brings together educators, developers, instructional designers, and technology leaders from around the world to explore how the Open edX platform is

As revealed in a recent earnings call, Coursera’s strategy is to integrate into existing university curricula, prioritizing ‘Coursera for Campus’ over its own online degree programs.

If you’re interested in learning the guitar, there’s a course for you. In this guide to the best guitar courses, there are several beginner courses to choose from, plus some specific styles to explore if you already know the basics. The guitar is a popular and versatile musical instrument. It’s portable (especially the acoustic guitar), and you can play melodies or strumming both solo and in a band. It lends itself beautifully to many musical styles, from flamenco to classical, jazz, blues, fol