SDG Detail

Democratizing knowledge - MITx MicroMasters programs

MOOC

Project description

Open online learning is revolutionizing the traditional educational landscape, both residential and also distance learning education systems. MicroMasters programs started in 2015 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and provide deep learning in a specific career field. These include a series of MOOCs (massive open online courses) which often equate to graduate level courses at top institutions. Beyond course credit, MicroMasters programs are also designed to advance learners� careers.

Year None

Location United States

Organization Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Project aims

The goals of this case study are to introduce the impact on �learners� and �learning� of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management (SCM), and secondly, to show how this case can contribute to the SDG goals transforming the Higher Education System.

Project outcome

1. More than 270,000 unique learners registered from 196 countries! 2. Almost all countries are represented in this program 3. More than 18,000 unique learners pursuing for a certificate 4. Almost 10,000 unique learners earned a certificate in one course 5. More than 1,500 MicroMasters Credential holders (learners who passed the whole program). 6. First cohort of Blended Master�s degree successfully completed the program at MIT (Cambridge, MA) and at ZLC (Zaragoza Logistics Center, Spain).