MITx

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nine universities team up to create global infrastructure for digital academic credentials

Researchers set sights on a new standard for issuing, sharing, and verifying academic credentials.

April 23, 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

Chris Caplice and Justin Reich win 2018 MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning in MOOCs

Award for outstanding teaching and learning is meant to encourage development of new methods and technologies for massive open online courses.

August 24, 2018

Turning an economics education into solutions with impact

MITx MicroMasters learner Alan Al Yussef is working to improve lives in the Middle East through a career in development economics.

August 14, 2018

First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program

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

July 13, 2018

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