Dhawal Shah
Founder/editor of Class Central and longtime MOOC/online-learning tracker who provides data-driven commentary on Coursera, Udemy, and the online learning market.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 33min
The Evolution of Online Learning with Dhawal Shah
Dhawal Shah, Founder and CEO of Class Central, shares his inspiring journey through the evolution of online learning. He discusses the shift from early MOOCs to the significant impact of AI on education today. The conversation dives into how corporate partnerships are transforming learning methods and highlights the challenges learners face, particularly in motivation and course completion. Plus, Dhawal shares his top course recommendations and insights on creating engaging learning experiences, ensuring education remains accessible and effective for everyone.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 57min
#106 The History of Online Courses with Class Central Founder Dhawal Shah
Dhawal Shah, creator of Class Central, discusses the history of online courses and the early 2010s MOOC revolution. He shares his childhood in India, winning a computer, and his experience studying computer science at Georgia Tech. Shah also talks about starting Class Central, the challenges of being an immigrant, and the advantages of PHP for web development. He explores the journey of Class Central, the benefits of online courses for career advancement, and the evolution of MOOCs. He also discusses the challenges of offering free and paid courses, hiring practices, and using the Pomodoro technique for productivity.
