# Free Online University Wikipedia Introduces Wikiversity By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikiversity-free-online-university References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20070804/tc_pcworld/135533_ylt=Akpmix6AKMZHs35ZhWtxD_cjtBAF) The organizational engine that has driven [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikipedia-article-ai) to become one of the top sources of online information is being used to build a school and offer classes across the Internet and the venture is gaining momentum. During Wikimania Lawler and Teemu Leinonen created a session of the created Wikiversity. They discussed new opportunities and issues to help people find [more resources on the site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polynoteshub). **Implications** - Post-secondary education is very important to many young adults in this modern-day age. Without a post-secondary education, or even having a resourceful mindset, many are not taken seriously. The shift in recent years has taken education online. Businesses and schools should put more [programs and learning experiences online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-public-university-system) to attract the modern-day young adult willing to learn without many boundaries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Education:** Wikiversity's introduction of online courses indicates the growing trend of online education, creating opportunities for platforms to innovate in the digital education space. - **Open Educational Resources:** Wikiversity's open educational resources are disrupting traditional educational models, creating opportunities for businesses to explore new partnerships with education providers and broaden access to education. - **Collaborative Learning:** Wikiversity's collaborative learning approach is shifting the focus from individual achievement to collective learning, paving the way for innovative teaching and learning models. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Education:** Wikiversity's online learning platform presents opportunities for edtech companies to create innovative e-learning solutions and disrupt traditional education models. - **Publishing:** Wikiversity's open-source learning platform presents opportunities for the publishing industry to create and distribute educational content to a wider audience. - **Technology:** Wikiversity's use of technology for online learning provides opportunities for the technology industry to develop new products and services that facilitate digital learning and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Learning Pathways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notclass1.md) - [Educational Esports Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-university-esports.md) - [Educational Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-learning-platform.md) - [Blockchain-Powered Education Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-education-city.md) - [AI Educational Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universitycube.md) - [Virtual Education Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athenaverse.md) - [Open Tech Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginary-hub.md) - [AI-Powered Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-learning.md) - [Legal Education Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-law-school.md)