coursenetworking, llc (thecn.com or cn) offers cloud-based learning tools and services for online, mooc, and classroom-based courses. it is also an academic social networking site. cn is designed to complement existing learning management systems (lms) or to be used as a full-scale lms and mooc provider, serving both k-12 and higher education demands. cn membership and course hosting in a cn site is free to all members and schools throughout the world. indiana university, virginia tech, and other prospective educational institutions have funded coursenetworking, llc. cn headquarters are in indianapolis, indiana, with offices in guangzhou, china.cn offers an environment that is socially mediated, reflective, rewarding, engaging, entertaining, expansive, student-driven, and intercultural, all differences from lms systems currently dominating the education market. cn is based on innovative conceptual thinking--it is based on "networking" within courses rather than course "management." the concept is further elaborated in a whitepaper: from course "management" to course "networking": conceptualizing a new learning environment based on social networking.history: coursenetworking, llc was founded in july 2011 by professor ali jafari, who is serving as chief conceptual architect and ceo of the company. dr. jafari, a serial entrepreneur, founded three other high profile learning environments and companies, including indiana university's oncourse (now sakai), angel learning (acquired by blackboard in 2009), and epsilen environment (with capital funding from the new york times).goals and objectives: 1) change the way the world learns. 2) create a successful company owned and mentored by educators, for educators.cloud-based environment: campuses do not need to install software or host servers. cn is hosted on amazon ec2 cloud environment with cdn services providing quick access to thecn.com from anywhere in the world. cn offers free iphone and android apps.