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An Analysis of Network Effects and the Financial Performance of Online Learning Platforms

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Title: An Analysis of Network Effects and the Financial Performance of Online Learning Platforms
Authors: Marian Stan, Mihai Ciobotea
Source: Ovidius University Annals: Economic Sciences Series, Vol XXII, Iss 1, Pp 149-156 (2022)
Publisher Information: Universitatea Ovidius din Constanta, 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Subject Terms: Economics as a science, HF5001-6182, 9. Industry and infrastructure, 8. Economic growth, network effect, Business, mooc, online learning platform, knowledge marketplace, HB71-74
Description: With the advances in the cloud computing, the Internet, and mobile communications technologies in the last two decades, a large number of business opportunities have emerged. The online learning providers bring together individuals and organizations so they can interact in ways not otherwise possible in order to generate value and utility. The global online learning market represents a growing and attractive opportunity for the incumbents from this sector. All of the analyzed platforms have recorded consistent growth over the years. Our research aims to develop a better understanding about the network effects and the financial performance of the major online learning platforms. We have focused on the context of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms since they have a higher impact on the online learning communities, analyzing their market segments and financial performance.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2393-3127
2393-3119
DOI: 10.61801/ouaess.2022.1.19
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/e269b76e8ce44097b5d7dc295e583e7f
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....a272ff53ea85c945a5fd6a44a50eb526
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:With the advances in the cloud computing, the Internet, and mobile communications technologies in the last two decades, a large number of business opportunities have emerged. The online learning providers bring together individuals and organizations so they can interact in ways not otherwise possible in order to generate value and utility. The global online learning market represents a growing and attractive opportunity for the incumbents from this sector. All of the analyzed platforms have recorded consistent growth over the years. Our research aims to develop a better understanding about the network effects and the financial performance of the major online learning platforms. We have focused on the context of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms since they have a higher impact on the online learning communities, analyzing their market segments and financial performance.
ISSN:23933127
23933119
DOI:10.61801/ouaess.2022.1.19