Academic Earth vs OpenClassrooms
Academic Earth
academicearth.orgOpenClassrooms
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| Figure | Academic Earth | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 7.5 (#91) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA | Paris, France |
| Support | The about page invites questions and feedback by email and says the team works to respond to every message. | Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, where classmates can help, and program students can receive mentor guidance. |
| What it offers | Academic Earth brings together educational content across subjects for learners worldwide. | OpenClassrooms offers free online courses and training programs for career skills, including programs leading to recognized credentials. |
Plans
OpenClassrooms
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit cardPrice not published
In their own words
Academic Earth
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OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms is an online learning platform offering free courses and career-focused training programs, including programs that lead to recognized credentials. Its catalog lists 600 free, open-access courses and more than 50 training programs. Lessons may include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice; a course typically takes about 5–15 hours, depending on pace. Training students receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor with expertise in their field and work on projects based on real business scenarios. Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, and premium members can download course videos in high definition for offline viewing. Courses are available online year-round on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Free-access courses require an account and cost nothing. Training paths range from €300 to €500 per month and last 6 to 18 months; monthly subscription pricing varies by program. The service is available on the web and iOS. OpenClassrooms says it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers as an accessibility issue.