While You Were Teaching… The Course World Changed (Here’s the Update). 🌌

— Cut through the noise with this week’s must-know shifts for smart creators — because success loves preparation.

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes. — Saturday, July 12th, 2025.

Hey Morphoicers!

The online course world never stays still — platforms evolve, AI tools multiply, and new opportunities (or competitors) pop up overnight.

That’s where your weekly Radar comes in.

Here’s what’s making waves right now:  

This Week’s News to Know

1. INE Racks Up 14 G2 Awards Across the Board

What’s happening: INE snagged 14 G2 badges, including Grid Leader and Momentum Leader, thanks to its strong results in tech and cybersecurity education.
Why it matters: Niche, skills-focused platforms are quietly outpacing the big, generalist course marketplaces.

For you: If you teach in tech, IT, or certification-driven spaces, it’s time to polish your course’s credibility — think badges, testimonials, or industry endorsements.

2. MOOCs on Track to Hit $483 Billion by 2032  

The headline: Market analysts predict the global MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) space will skyrocket from $23B to $483B in less than a decade.

Why you care: More demand, but also more noise. Standing out gets harder as platforms flood with content.

Smart move: Package your course for enterprise licensing, partnerships, or workforce training — where budgets (and impact) are bigger.

3. Satellite-Enabled Education Reaches Remote Africa

The update: Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative are teaming up to bring online learning to underserved regions in East Africa.

Opportunity alert: Consider how your course translates to low-bandwidth formats, mobile-first design, or downloadable modules.

Why now: Early adopters in these markets can gain social impact cred, new student bases, and potential NGO partnerships.

4. BBC Launches AI-Powered Writing Course with Agatha Christie’s Voice

The twist: BBC Maestro’s new course uses AI to recreate Agatha Christie’s voice — blending legacy expertise with tech.

Why it’s clever: AI plus familiar brands or historical icons can create learning experiences people actually talk about.

Next step: Explore ethical ways to use AI voiceovers, avatars, or interactive storytelling in your own content.

5. Duolingo Doubles Course Output Using AI

The takeaway: Duolingo has rolled out 148 new language courses, thanks to AI accelerating course creation.

Why it’s real: This isn’t a gimmick — AI is shortening time-to-market for micro-courses and niche topics.

Heads up: Keep an eye on AI tools for automating course scripts, translations, or rapid mini-course builds.

Quick Action Checklist for This Week

• Highlight your course’s credibility with badges or endorsements.

• Explore enterprise partnerships or licensing opportunities.

• Start experimenting with AI-enhanced content (think voiceovers, mini-courses, or translation tools).

That’s your weekly edge.

Talk soon,

— Valentine.
Helping solopreneurs turn updates into unfair advantages.

P. S. — Imagine looking back a year from now and realizing your course is finally live… that’s the vision behind these Deep Dives. I hope they help — let me know how I can support you better.