MIT Open Course Ware

06/17/2026

Okay, this is so cool! Learn about how researchers, who are doing a "winterover" in Antarctica, are using OCW to keep themselves entertained and engaged during the long isolation.

John Della Costa, a researcher on the BICEP project, uses MIT Open Learning’s open educational resources to engage fellow winter-overs on the South Pole in physics content, and to build community.

06/15/2026

Did you know that MIT students can learn how to blow glass? Yes, really! 🔥 You may not know, but MIT has a vibrant arts and crafts scene.

Curious how craftsmanship and science intersect? A recent course titled "Art, Craft, Science" was just published on OpenCourseWare. Discover how people learn, practice, and evaluate traditional and contemporary craft techniques. https://bit.ly/4vHiaZu

(Image of the MIT Glass Lab by Christopher Harting/MIT).

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06/11/2026

Learning doesn't stop, just because it's summer!😎 Check out this helpful list of courses and resources from MIT Open Learning that you can dive into. https://bit.ly/4a5ItQN

Dive into newly launched courses spanning AI, business, climate science, quantum computing, and beyond.

06/10/2026

How do multiple AIs learn to cooperate, compete, and solve problems together? Dive into "Topics in Multiagent Learning" which explores the ideas powering multi-agent system. Click on the link for the the full course materials: https://bit.ly/48ZnPS2

06/08/2026

The need for accessible, practical AI education has never been greater. To meet this moment, MIT Open Learning is launching Universal AI, an online, self-paced, modular program that takes a learner from AI novice to authority, starting with core fundamentals and building to real-world, industry-specific applications. Learn more here:

New AI education program from MIT Open Learning debuts with AI-powered personalization and a free introductory course for learners everywhere.

06/05/2026

Today is ! Created by the United Nation in 1972, it seeks to bring public awareness to ways we all can protect our planet.

OpenCourseWare has a specially-curated list of courses solely focused on the environment. Today would be a great day to check them out: https://bit.ly/43NpwOd

(Landsat images courtesy of NASA).

06/03/2026

How do multiple AIs learn to cooperate, compete, and solve problems together? Dive into new MIT OCW material that explores the ideas powering multi-agent system. Want the full course? Link in the comments."

06/02/2026

MIT OpenCourseWare is a playground for curiosity that has had a “compounding effect on my life outside of school,” says Jason, one of the 500 million people who have learned with MIT materials in the last 25 years.

As we mark this milestone, what are we setting our sights on next?

✅ Harnessing AI to make our resources more accessible.
✅ Continuing to share MIT’s knowledge, freely and openly.
✅ Evolving to meet the needs of learners everywhere.

👉 Find out how you can help us reach the next generation of learners: https://bit.ly/4nPtbFr

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05/21/2026

Elliptic curves aren't just abstract math—they're the computational foundation securing your digital life, from cryptocurrency to online banking.

This MIT course reveals how these elegant mathematical objects power real-world cryptography while guiding you through the theory behind them. Check out the course materials and the FREE online textbook! https://bit.ly/3RoBDPR

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05/20/2026

In 2001, MIT made a bold decision to open its curriculum to the world. Through MIT OpenCourseWare — now part of MIT Open Learning — the Institute began sharing materials from nearly all of its courses online for free.

A quarter of a century later, that decision has impacted the lives of more than 500 million people across the world.

Read the MIT News Article to learn more:
https://bit.ly/4eWOHWC