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At the 2019 LINC conference, keynote speaker Rebecca Winthrop, director of the Center for Universal Education and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, talked about innovations that aim to scale education to ensure that all young people across the globe develop the skills needed for a fast-changing world.

Making high-quality education accessible to all

Researchers and educators gather at MIT to discuss how to meet the educational needs of a new learning society.

July 15, 2019

Dean of Digital Learning Krishna Rajagopal (center) with winners of the MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning in MOOCs, Jessica Sandland (left) and Martin Bazant. Not pictured: Polina Anikeeva, who also received the MITx Prize, and John Belcher, Amy Carleton, Jared Curhan, and Erik Demaine, who received Teaching with Digital Technology Awards.

Seven MIT educators honored for digital learning innovation

Educators recognized for improving classroom instruction and student engagement through innovative uses of digital technology.

July 2, 2019

Students currently enrolled in, or who have already completed, the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters program can apply now for the degree program, with an application deadline of Dec. 16.

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

Samip Jain, a graduate student in the Integrated Design and Management program, works on a project in the lab. He has been learning with MIT through open education courses and programs since he was a young high school student.

A road paved with open learning

Through open education courses and programs, graduate student Samip Jain began learning with MIT long before he arrived on campus.

June 14, 2019

David Hardt teaches students in class 2.830 (Control of Manufacturing Processes).

Q&A: David Hardt on teaching the principles of manufacturing

From MEngM to MicroMasters, Professor David Hardt has devoted much of his career to reshaping how manufacturing is taught.

June 4, 2019

“Academic training rarely covers the importance of engaging with policymakers or provides the tools necessary to do so effectively,” says Dan Pomeroy (left), PL@CIS managing director and senior policy adviser. Chappel Lawson is on the right.

MIT Policy Lab launches MITx course on policy outreach

The new online course aims to help researchers engage with public policymakers.

May 16, 2019

Microscopic detail of a microrotor. Research from Alan Epstein's lab.

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

In the online five-course program, which led to an MIT MicroMasters certificate after completion of a rigorous online exam, 1,900 students completed all the classes, and 622 successfully completed the final exam. Forty-two of the students ended up starting the residential semester in January of this year.

First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program

Experimental degree combining online MicroMasters and residential learning sees great success.

July 13, 2018

Krishna Rajagopal (left) presents the Irwin Sizer Award for the Most Significant Improvement to MIT Education to Chris Caplice (left) and Eva Ponce.

Chris Caplice honored for creating first MicroMasters recognized by MIT

Center for Transportation and Logistics executive director honored with three notable awards for creating the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management.

June 18, 2018

3Q: Hazel Sive on MIT-Africa

Faculty director discusses the future of the initiative and Africa’s position as a global priority for the Institute.

May 7, 2018

The American University in Cairo is the first school in the world to pair with MIT in accepting the DEDP MicroMasters credential to help students embark on their master’s education.

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

Governor Charlie Baker speaks with conference participants after his keynote address at the 2017 Online Learning Summit.

Exploring the new world of online credentials

Summit showcases dramatic growth of online learning and explores synergy with residential education.

October 3, 2017

Justin Reich is director of the MIT Teaching Systems Lab and assistant professor in Comparative Media Studies/Writing.

Increasing equity through educational technology

Assistant Professor Justin Reich looks to transform educational settings by equipping teachers with the technology tools they need to best serve all students.

August 30, 2017

MIT Professor Evan Lieberman, the Total Chair on Contemporary Africa, has created the Department of Political Science's first online course through MITx.

Political science debuts on MITx

New online course takes a deep dive into democracy in Africa.

August 25, 2017

MIT’s inaugural MicroMasters program in supply chain management drew more than 180,000 learners of all ages, from around the world. More than 1,100 learners finished all five of the courses required to earn the MicroMasters credential.

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

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