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Re:Coursera S-1 IPO by ghaff on Saturday March 06, 2021 @08:17AM (#26367134)
>I always thought a sub model would probably fit them better, but it's obviously difficult-nigh-on-impossible to claw back free content.

That's basically the LinkedIn model as I understand it--which has what used to be Lynda and maybe other things. I have it available as part of my company's continuing ed materials.

But what works as a professional resource paid for by companies doesn't necessarily work for individuals who will mostly only pay for a cert that employers are specifically looking at. Maybe some would pay a Netflix-range monthly fee but I suspect not enough.

Re:Coursera S-1 IPO by Exmoor on Saturday March 06, 2021 @10:54AM (#26368202)
Anytime I see Lynda/LinkedInLearning come up I always mention that, at least in my area, a lot of local public libraries subscribe to give their residents free access. Although I don't think that site is as strong in the programming-type courses they have a huge breadth of courses that can help the average person learn a new skill.