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145 Ratings
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Based on 145 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Learning Management

Coursera
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

6.6
Schoology Learning
66%
Schoology Learning ranks higher in 11/11 features
Schoology Learning ranks higher in 11/11 features
Course authoring

N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
39 Ratings
Course catalog or library

N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
70%
28 Ratings
Player/Portal

N/A
0 Ratings

7.2
72%
29 Ratings
Learning content

N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
34 Ratings
Mobile friendly

N/A
0 Ratings

5.6
56%
39 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications

N/A
0 Ratings

6.7
67%
35 Ratings
Assignments

N/A
0 Ratings

7.8
78%
41 Ratings
Compliance management

N/A
0 Ratings

5.0
50%
24 Ratings
Learning administration

N/A
0 Ratings

6.9
69%
34 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics

N/A
0 Ratings

5.0
50%
38 Ratings
Social learning

N/A
0 Ratings

6.5
65%
36 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Coursera is rated higher in 4 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

9.3
Coursera
93%
17 Ratings

7.5
Schoology Learning
75%
114 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

10.0
Coursera
100%
2 Ratings

9.1
Schoology Learning
91%
5 Ratings
Usability

10.0
Coursera
100%
1 Rating

3.9
Schoology Learning
39%
8 Ratings
Support Rating

9.0
Coursera
90%
4 Ratings

2.7
Schoology Learning
27%
15 Ratings
Implementation Rating

10.0
Coursera
100%
2 Ratings

Schoology Learning
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Coursera
The Coursera platform can be a useful part of your overall learning content portfolio if utilized correctly. It's fantastic for asynchronous courses that don't necessarily need a dedicated faculty member (though I'd highly recommend at least having some discussion moderators/student workers) and for offering MOOCs. The ability for the learners to contribute translations really makes it ideal for the international learning community - I am always amazed to see a course we launched with 2-3 languages to quickly have 10-12 more added. This feature really helps expand the audience reach and Coursera has such a large following already that it can grow seemingly overnight.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 10,001+ employeesSchoology Learning
Schoology does the job well enough, but there are enough areas of contention that make advanced use of the system unwieldy. District staff does not have easy reporting ability to determine adoption and use of the platform without having to export to another program for analysis. The reliability of the system is a huge pain point as we need to deliver the curriculum but cannot count on it being available when we need to use it.
Database Support Specialist
Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteEducation Management, 201-500 employees
Pros
Coursera
- Interaction: the student learns by doing. For programming courses, this means programming!
- Assessments: the courses I'd taken ask students to grade each others work with a rubric. This is hugely effective and permits tests and quizzes to be other than multiple choice.
- Creativity and enthusiasm of the instructors. Some of the approaches demonstrated real out-of-the-box thinking by the instructors. For example, the Rice Python course was a self-contained website requiring no installation of IDE on one's computer, and the final project was a working version of Asteroids.
- Low cost of entry: most of the course I enrolled in were free, with an optional fee for certifications. This really gives people the freedom to explore learning. It's almost like a Public Library of Learning.
- Coursera forces a weekly discipline on the user with lectures and assignments and this really motivates one to put in the effort.
Director Asset Liability Modeling & Strategy, Office of CFO
Federal Home Loan Bank of New YorkBanking, 201-500 employees
Schoology Learning
- Assessments - Much more interactive and have more grading options than Google Forms
- Auto-rostering - We are able to use Infinite Campus to automatically roster classes and there are no extra steps
- Family/Guardian access - Schoology allows families to have a sign in and see student grades & work.
Digital Teacher Librarian
Jeffco Public Schools - ColoradoPrimary/Secondary Education, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Coursera
- Some of the courses (very few) have some old information (more than 2 years), and in some areas like technology the information has to be very new and updated.
- Some professors or people doing videos are not good in front of the camera, they should train their people a little bit more for those things.
Chairman of the School Organizational Team at Paradise Professional Delelopment School and Digital Marketing Manager at Hospital Herrera Llerandi
Paradise Professional Delelopment SchoolHospital & Health Care, 501-1000 employees
Schoology Learning
- Schoology is great when you are managing individual courses, but for our fully online and blended programming, it really lacked the back end administrator capabilities to be scaling up well - lack of a template/blueprint feature was really disappointing.
- Third-party Integrations were few and often did not work well.
- As a higher education institution, we saw very little responsiveness to our needs up against K-12. Although promises were made early on, they never came to fruition. Some faculty also felt the platform looked a bit 'juvenile' for higher ed.
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning; Asst. Profess
Lancaster Bible CollegeHigher Education, 201-500 employees
Pricing Details
Coursera
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
Coursera Editions & Modules
Edition
Enterprise | Contact Sales |
---|---|
Team | 400.002 |
- none
- Per User Per Year
Additional Pricing Details
—Schoology Learning
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
Schoology Learning Editions & Modules
Edition
Schoology Basic | Free |
---|---|
Schoology Enterprise | Contact sales team |
- none
Additional Pricing Details
Reach out to the vendor for pricing options based on your needs.Likelihood to Renew
Coursera
Coursera 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Constantly renewing already. One of my favourite MOOC platforms.
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance/Contract Graphic Design and Web DevelopmentInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 9.1
Based on 5 answers
While we have taken time to re-evaluate our selected 1:1 devices, Schoology's impact on student learning is unquestioned. Students are able to connect with other learners, create and share products of their learning, and develop their digital fluency through their use of Schoology.
Technology Coordinator
District 211Education Management, 1001-5000 employees
Usability
Coursera
Coursera 10.0
Based on 1 answer
User-friendly and developer-friendly Web UI.
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance/Contract Graphic Design and Web DevelopmentInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 3.9
Based on 8 answers
It's very easy to use Schoology. As with any LMS, it helps to learn some tips and tricks prior to getting started. But, each item is clearly indicated within the platform. If I want to add materials, it is right at the top of my screen. If I want to view the calendar, it is indicated to the right of my screen. Navigating a course and the platform is quite straightforward. Additionally, the benefit of Schoology's help center and user community makes asking and answering questions quick and easy.
iLearn Specialist
Eden Prairie SchoolsPrimary/Secondary Education, 1001-5000 employees
Support Rating
Coursera
Coursera 9.0
Based on 4 answers
I’ve used it a couple of times and... that did great. They take their time, but in the end they solve your issues.
Chairman of the School Organizational Team at Paradise Professional Delelopment School and Digital Marketing Manager at Hospital Herrera Llerandi
Paradise Professional Delelopment SchoolHospital & Health Care, 501-1000 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 2.7
Based on 15 answers
Schoology has worked very closely with our school system to meet our specific needs. The Schoology team goes further than just working with the district staff. Any educator can ask questions, or provide feedback and the company acknowledges it. This company truly cares about each users' experience
Educator
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsEducation Management, 10,001+ employees
Implementation Rating
Coursera
Coursera 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Coursera is familiar, intuitive, compatible and easy to use and implement.
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance/Contract Graphic Design and Web DevelopmentInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Schoology Learning
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Coursera
I think Coursera has the best overall interface. I think you will find that different platforms go in different directions, and have different specialities. For the most part the differences are more in the types of courses they offer than one being particularly better than the other, so it comes down to content for me.
DevOps Engineer
DexcomBiotechnology, 1001-5000 employees
Schoology Learning
I have taught using both Edmodo and Google Classroom. While both were easier than Schoology was to get in the beginning, Schoology is infinitely more powerful than either of them was. I can do so much more, and differentiate so much easier using Schoology than I could with either of my previous LMSs.
Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsEducation Management, 10,001+ employees
Return on Investment
Coursera
- The greatest benefit of Coursera is access to quality courses on various subjects that you can either browse or dive in deeply. Customizable, flexible and accessible.
- Helps our department to recommend trainees courses on this website and gain important knowledge. Also, the courses are provided by big-name universities which helps students in their careers
- Developing and exploring professional skills.
Architectural Consultant
dormakabaBuilding Materials, 10,001+ employees
Schoology Learning
- Using Schoology to build a foundation for a blended learning model has helped increase my students ABC rate between 15-20% in all classes!
- Using Schoology is forcing my students to become responsible for their own learning!
- The only negative thing I have encountered is the students resistance to change!
High School Math Teacher
Rich East High SchoolEducation Management, 201-500 employees