Massive open online courses (MOOCs)

Researchers are collaborating to close the achievement gap in MOOCs worldwide.

Small interventions, big effects: Closing the MOOC achievement gap

Techniques that develop a sense of belonging help to improve global MOOC persistence and completion rates.

January 31, 2017

New MOOC study explores 290 MIT and Harvard online courses, a quarter-million certifications, 4.5 million participants, and 28 million participant-hours.

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

“Policymakers, NGO activists, and businesspeople in developing countries are increasingly aware of the importance of good data and rigorous evidence for designing and choosing policies and projects — and implementing them effectively,” says Esther Duflo, the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics.

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

Online learners that obtain the MITx MicroMasters credential in supply chain management now have a faster path to a master’s degree at MIT and also at Curtin University and the University of Queensland.

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

In an MITx Philosophy MOOC, online learners can have their work graded and commented upon by professional philosophers.

Popular MITx philosophy MOOC introduces instructor grading

August 15, 2016

Jakub Chudik (third from right) poses with his ConquerX team during the MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp.

From MOOC to bootcamp to MIT

Two students with entrepreneurial spirit found their way into the Class of 2020 through MITx.

May 19, 2016

Left to right: Maysa Jalbout, CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education; Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, chair of the board of trustees; and Eric L. Grimson, MIT chancellor for academic advancement.

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

Over 27,000 learners enrolled in the first MOOC of the MicroMaster's in supply chain management program.

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

The online course Entrepreneurial Negotiations: The MIT Way — delivered via the open-sourced online education platform, edX — will focus on the four key elements of all entrepreneurial negotiations: creating value, building trust, dealing with emotions and perceptions, and protecting long-term relationships.

Helping engineers refine their negotiation skills

New MIT Professional Education course introduces strategies for entrepreneurial negotiations.

April 26, 2016

MIT Professional Education announces new online course on the Internet of Things

April 8, 2016

Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment

MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.

April 4, 2016

MIT releases Online Education Policy Initiative report

New report draws on diverse fields to reflect on digital learning.

April 1, 2016

“MITx grants provide a fantastic mechanism for developing new courses.” —MIT Professor Hazel Sive

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

Does socioeconomic status impact online learning?

How socioeconomic status impacts online learning

Is online learning truly opening as many doors as anticipated?

December 17, 2015

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