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EdX
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MIT’s first MicroMasters learners earn credentials
More than 1,100 learners finish online course series; 622 pass final exam that offers opportunity to apply for hybrid master’s.
June 20, 2017 -
MIT pilots full-credit online residential course
Campus students report more flexibility, reduced stress in taking an online version of a popular MIT course.
June 12, 2017 -
Online courses paved the way to MIT graduation
Amol Bhave’s path to MIT began with watching OpenCourseWare lectures from his home in India. Before he was admitted to MIT, he had created his own MITx course.
June 6, 2017 -
First-ever winners of MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning in MOOCs announced
New annual prize lauds innovation in online courses.
May 22, 2017 -
For great challenges, a global strategy
MIT plan outlines new framework for expanding its international engagement.
May 17, 2017 -
Study of MOOCs offers insights into online learner engagement and behavior
New report, based on four years of data from edX, represents one of the largest surveys of massive open online courses to date.
January 12, 2017 -
Competency exam certificate now available for MITx Introduction to Biology course
New option for online learners tests subject mastery and provides meaningful certificates for one of the most popular MITx courses.
January 3, 2017 -
MIT announces MITx MicroMasters program in development economics, with path to full master’s degree
Institute to offer its first “blended-only” master’s program, in data, economics, and development policy.
December 5, 2016 -
Thirteen universities adopt MicroMasters and launch 18 new programs via edX
MITx expands reach of MicroMasters in supply chain management with new paths to a master’s degree.
September 20, 2016 -
Popular MITx philosophy MOOC introduces instructor grading
August 15, 2016 -
New online course addresses data science challenges
“Data Science: Data to Insights” from IDSS and MIT Professional Education begins Oct. 4.
August 4, 2016 -
LINC Conference addresses the changing face of education
Over 250 leading educators, technology entrepreneurs, and digital learning experts convene at MIT.
July 7, 2016 -
From MOOC to bootcamp to MIT
Two students with entrepreneurial spirit found their way into the Class of 2020 through <i>MITx.</i>
May 19, 2016 -
Eric Lander wins faculty’s Killian Award
Biologist honored for his scientific leadership, pioneering work in genomics, and inspiring teaching.
May 18, 2016 -
MIT and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education collaborate to expand digital education reach
Collaboration funds two new MITx MicroMaster's for students worldwide.
May 17, 2016 -
New MicroMaster’s MOOC teaches supply chain design
The second in a new series of open online courses, part of MIT's MicroMaster’s program in supply chain management, is open for enrollment.
May 16, 2016 -
Helping engineers refine their negotiation skills
New MIT Professional Education course introduces strategies for entrepreneurial negotiations.
April 26, 2016 -
Faculty highlight: Alexie Kolpak
Assistant professor studies how small differences in molecular structure alter behavior in unexpected ways for energy-related applications.
April 6, 2016 -
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
April 4, 2016 -
MITx Grant Program selects eight new innovative digital learning projects
New projects emphasize using digital methods not possible in traditional classes, leveraging research-based teaching practices, and measuring student learning.
March 16, 2016