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EdX
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Stackable online Master of Science in supply chain management announced
EdX, Arizona State University, and MIT collaboration creates world’s first stacked master’s degree on edX from two top-ranked universities in the field.
June 19, 2019 -
MIT Policy Lab launches MITx course on policy outreach
The new online course aims to help researchers engage with public policymakers.
May 16, 2019 -
Gil Strang is still going strong, online and in print
After nearly 60 years of teaching at MIT, this math professor surpasses 10 million views on OCW, earns top reviews for his teaching style, and publishes his 12th book.
May 8, 2019 -
Twenty-five ways in which MIT has transformed computing
From digital circuits to ingestible robots, the Institute has helped spearhead key innovations in the technology revolution.
February 25, 2019 -
3Q: Felice Frankel on improving the visual side of science
Photographer’s new book describes ways for researchers to make their images more informative and appealing.
December 12, 2018 -
MITx MicroMasters adds new pathways to master’s degrees
Learners from around the globe now have enhanced access to “blended” master’s programs at MIT and elsewhere.
October 1, 2018 -
Anant Agarwal, MIT professor and edX CEO, wins Yidan Prize
Agarwal is recognized for making education more accessible to people around the world, via edX open-source online platform.
September 18, 2018 -
Most popular MITx MOOC reaches 1.2 million enrollments
Since its first online offering in 2012, Introduction to Computer Science using Python from MITx has become the most popular MOOC in MIT history.
August 30, 2018 -
Transforming the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, with thanks to MIT
NAVAIR is upgrading its acquisition capabilities using an MIT online course in model-based systems engineering.
August 6, 2018 -
First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program
Experimental degree combining online MicroMasters and residential learning sees great success.
July 13, 2018 -
MITx MicroMasters Program in Statistics and Data Science opens enrollment
Program offers path to an accelerated master’s degree at seven universities.
June 11, 2018 -
Institute for Data, Systems, and Society to launch new MicroMasters and PhD programs
Interdisciplinary doctoral program in statistics and online MicroMasters program in statistics and data science begin this fall.
April 20, 2018 -
MIT-Boeing educational collaboration aims to scale learning in additive manufacturing
New online course will enable professionals to invent and implement innovative 3-D-printing applications.
April 12, 2018 -
Wanted: More good jobs
MIT faculty and researchers are working on solutions for an economy with too many bad jobs, too few good jobs, and income inequality.
March 21, 2018 -
CLIx project receives UNESCO award
The Connected Learning Initiative offers effective, quality education at scale in India.
March 13, 2018 -
A hybrid term takes shape
Devised and led by two MIT seniors, the x-terms pilot meshes academics with internships in the greater Boston area.
February 13, 2018 -
First students arrive on campus to pursue “hybrid” masters degrees
After earning the rigorous online MicroMasters credential in supply chain management, SCMb students dive into a busy semester.
January 30, 2018 -
New program from MIT offers refugees a career boost
ReACT will award credentials in computer and data science through online and in-person instruction.
January 23, 2018 -
MIT launches MITx MicroMasters in Principles of Manufacturing
New program offers alternative learning pathway to mastering fundamental skills needed for global manufacturing excellence and competitiveness.
January 9, 2018 -
Worldwide change takes global effort
The American University in Cairo is the first school to grant master's credits to MITx Data, Economics, and Development Policy MicroMasters program learners.
January 5, 2018