Online learning

Through a set of four online courses developed by MIT faculty and delivered on edX, students will learn, implement, and experiment with data analysis techniques and machine learning algorithms.

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

“In the span of about six months, I went from a nearly unemployed dropout with poor ad-hoc computer science skills to a technical position at one of the world's leading technology firms, in large part thanks to the open availability of these materials,” says Trent Parker.

OpenCourseWare opens up a whole new career

With self-directed learning, Trent Parker designs his own professional pathway.

May 22, 2018

Members of the pK-12 Collaborative experience hands-on learning approaches during the March 2018 J-WEL Week.

For J-WEL, a year of transforming education

The Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab connects MIT and the world via collaboratives focused on pK-12, higher education, and workplace learning.

May 21, 2018

Refugees taking DEDP courses will study the root causes of poverty, while also developing skills in economics and data analysis that will enable them to build data-driven approaches to help drive positive change.

Empowering refugees worldwide by providing tools for social change

New collaboration joins together MITx MicroMasters, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, and MIT Refugee Action Hub.

May 1, 2018

For MITx MicroMasters learners, Purdue's Krannert School of Management will waive 10 degree credits towards its Master’s in Global Supply Chain Management, which has been ranked as the No. 2 SCM graduate program in the world.

Purdue University joins MITx MicroMasters program

Purdue and its world-renowned master’s program in supply chain management join eight other universities in advancing blended learning.

April 26, 2018

"The Alchemist" by Jaume Plensa sits on the campus of MIT

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

A new online course from MIT and Boeing uses a 3-D-printed kit to enrich the learning experience. Similar to a textbook, the kit is used as a reference throughout the course. The kit has metal and polymer parts made by industry-relevant 3-D-printing processes, including stereolithography, multi-jet fusion, and direct metal laser sintering. The parts interlock to form a model of MIT's iconic Buildi...

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

Left to right: Audrey Azoulay, director-general, UNESCO; Professor Padma Sarangapani, chairperson, Center for Education Innovation and Action Research, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; Vijay Kumar, associate dean for open learning and PI of CLIx; and H.E. Majed Bin Ali Al-Noaimi, minister of education of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

CLIx project receives UNESCO award

The Connected Learning Initiative offers effective, quality education at scale in India.

March 13, 2018

MIT President L. Rafael Reif speaks to the newly arrived MicroMasters students.

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

Students in the initial class examine electronics components as they begin their year-long course of studies.

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

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 (center) and MIT President L. Rafael Reif (left) enjoy a moment at the recent “Convening for Digital Innovation and Lifelong Learning” on the MIT campus.

GE offers to interview Mass. residents who complete MITx MicroMasters in supply chain management

Gov. Charlie Baker and industry leaders are promoting the MicroMasters program and digital learning to expand access to education.

December 11, 2017

MIT senior Drew Bent regularly volunteers at the East End House, a Cambridge community center that holds educational programs for all ages.

Making others’ voices heard through education and journalism

Senior Drew Bent hopes to level the educational playing field of the future.

November 27, 2017

The MITx "United Nations" team pose with Connor Makowski of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (far left). Left to right: Makowski, Carlos Mira, Ivan Rogério Gameiro Roumeliotis, Andrea Tretti, and Aaron Ramos Reyes.

A truly global supply chain of knowledge

After only online collaborations, four MicroMasters students meet in person for the first time — and go on to win a worldwide competition.

October 6, 2017

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