Dimitris Bertsimas named vice provost for open learning
Leveraging more than 35 years of experience at MIT, Bertsimas will work with partners across the Institute to transform teaching and learning on and off campus.
MIT OpenCourseWare “changed how I think about teaching and what a university is”
Bernardo Picão, a graduate student in physics, has turned to MIT Open Learning’s resources throughout his educational journey.
How free online courses from MIT can “transform the future of the world”
MIT OpenCourseWare’s YouTube channel inspires millions of learners across the globe to expand their knowledge and develop new skills for free.
Entrepreneur creates career pathways with MIT OpenCourseWare
June Odongo uses free, online MIT courses to train high-quality candidates, making them job-ready.
He made linear algebra fun
A series of numbers describes the career of Professor Gil Strang as he retires from MIT after six highly influential decades on the faculty.
Q&A: Introducing Axim Collaborative, a new MIT-Harvard online ed venture
CEO Stephanie Khurana describes the nonprofit, whose work is aimed at those without easy access to degree and credential programs.
Enabling advanced studies in Turkey with MIT OpenCourseWare
Study group of medical students in Turkey uses free MIT resources to pursue a PhD-level research agenda.
Program teaches US Air Force personnel the fundamentals of AI
MIT researchers developed and studied a customized AI training program for users with varied backgrounds, which could be delivered across large organizations.
Making math fun by prepping for friendly competition
In MIT class 18.A34 (Mathematical Problem Solving), students prep for a major collegiate mathematics competition — and learn to love math.
On batteries, teaching, and world peace
Professor Emeritus Donald Sadoway, renowned electrochemist and influential educator, reflects on 45 years at MIT.
A whole new world of learning via MIT OpenCourseWare videos
“I get the chance to not only watch the future happen, but I can actually be a part of it and create it,” says Ugandan entrepreneur Emmanuel Kasigazi.
Caspar Hare, Georgia Perakis named associate deans of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing
The faculty members will work together to advance the cross-cutting initiative of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
Christopher Capozzola named senior associate dean for open learning
Distinguished professor and public history advocate will oversee open education offerings and campus-focused services.
Investing in a new future with Open Learning
For MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx MicroMasters learner Michael Pilgreen, risk taking and hands-on learning opened new doors in finance.
Given what we know, how do we live now?
MIT's Council for the Uncertain Human Future convenes small circle groups to reckon with the climate crisis in solidarity.