To improve the YouTube experience in educational environments, we're launching YouTube Player for Education. This new YouTube embedded player shows content on commonly used education apps without distractions like ads, external links, or recommendations. To start, we are partnering with established tech companies in the U.S. including EDpuzzle, Purdue University, and Purdue Global. YouTube Player for Education will also improve the existing YouTube embedded player in Google Classroom for an even better YouTube experience.
"Every day, teachers and students across the globe are using YouTube to learn. YouTube Player for Education will help further learning in educational settings by allowing students to engage with new subjects distraction-free. We're excited to be an early partner with YouTube to offer Player for Education and further
Making learning more interactive on YouTube
Next year, qualified creators can begin offering free or paid Courses to provide in-depth, structured learning experiences for viewers. Viewers who choose to buy a Course can watch the video ad-free and play it in the background. Courses will arrive first in the United States and South Korea in beta before expanding to more countries.