Can 'Learning Paths' Boost LinkedIn's Education Revenues?

When LinkedIn acquired the online learning portal Lynda.com at a valuation of $1.5 billion last year, the company expected the business to generate nearly $90 million in revenues for that year. While we estimate that this business will grow rapidly and account for a significant portion of the company’s revenues in future, LinkedIn now appears to be working on several initiatives to accelerate the revenue generation from this platform. The company recently announced that Linda.com is introducin...