May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
18 minute read
YouTube is a global online video-sharing and social media platform. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, it was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, three former PayPal employees. It is currently owned by Google and is the second most visited website in the world, after Google Search. YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to playlists, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. The platform hosts a vast array of user-generated and corporate media content, including music videos, video clips, short and feature films, documentaries, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and an ever-expanding library of educational content. As of May 2025, YouTube boasts over 2.7 billion monthly active users. This immense user base and the sheer volume of content make YouTube a significant cultural and informational force worldwide.
wm4gtk|
Find a path to becoming a YouTube. Learn more at:
OpenCourser.com/topic/wm4gtk/youtub
Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
YouTube.
Practical guide to using YouTube to promote your business. It covers everything from creating a YouTube channel to optimizing your videos for search. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to use YouTube to market their business.
Comprehensive guide to sharing your videos on YouTube. It covers everything from creating your own videos to promoting your videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of YouTube.
Comprehensive guide to building a successful YouTube channel. It covers everything from creating engaging content to promoting your videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to build a successful YouTube channel.
Step-by-step guide to building a successful YouTube channel. It covers everything from creating engaging content to promoting your videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to build a successful YouTube channel.
Comprehensive guide to building a successful YouTube business. It covers everything from creating a business plan to marketing your videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to start a YouTube business.
Comprehensive guide to growing your YouTube channel. It covers everything from creating engaging content to promoting your videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to build a successful YouTube channel.
Beginner's guide to using YouTube for marketing. It covers everything from creating a YouTube channel to optimizing your videos for search. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to get started with YouTube marketing.
Guide to using YouTube in the classroom. It covers everything from finding educational videos to creating your own videos. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to use YouTube to enhance their teaching.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/wm4gtk/youtub
Save
