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.
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.
First class excels in “hybrid” master’s program
Experimental degree combining online MicroMasters and residential learning sees great success.
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.
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.
A hybrid term takes shape
Devised and led by two MIT seniors, the x-terms pilot meshes academics with internships in the greater Boston area.
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.
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.
Helping NGOs make impacts across China
Cultural studies scholar Jing Wang, director of the New Media Action Lab, advances philanthropic solutions to the digital divide.
Exploring the new world of online credentials
Summit showcases dramatic growth of online learning and explores synergy with residential education.
Smoother career re-entry with online learning
MITx course and internships help STEM professionals return after a break from the workforce to care for family.
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.
MIT pilots full-credit online residential course
Campus students report more flexibility, reduced stress in taking an online version of a popular MIT course.
Online courses paved the way to MIT graduation
Amol Bhave’s path to MIT began with watching OpenCourseWare lectures from his home in India. Before he was admitted to MIT, he had created his own MITx course.