IBM's Big Data University: Free Online Learning With Over 400,000 Students - Bernard Marr, Forbes

Although there are a large number of startups in the field, one old name which is once again making waves is IBM. Its Big Data University initiative has now signed up over 400,000 students. Although it doesn’t charge for any of its courses, it takes a business-centric approach to delivery which sets it apart from many other online open course providers. Students can sign up independently at home and work at their own speed and on their own initiative, just as they can with Coursera and Futurelearn or other similar services. However, IBM also works with partners to tailor course packages to fill the needs of individual organizations. http://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2016/05/26/ibms-big-data-university-free-online-learning-with-over-400000-students/#38b52dd3452a