News & Announcements
Lumina Foundation Grants edX $900,000 to Create 30 New MicroMasters
Lumina Foundation recently awarded edX, the nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT, a grant of $900,000 to create 30 competency-based, low-cost, open-admissions MicroMasters certificate programs. Read more about Lumina Foundation | Lumina Foundation Grants edX $900,000 to Create 30 New MicroMasters
Learn First, Pay Later (or Never)
MIT and 13 other schools said they would offer online graduate-level courses for free, open to all. Students who finish the program, dubbed the "MicroMasters," and pass the final exams can get certificates of completion for about $1,000. If they want to go still further, they'll have a leg up in applying for regular admission to complete a full-fledged degree. Read more about Bloomberg | Learn First, Pay Later (or Never)
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Support for edX MicroMasters Programs
Today the Baker-Polito Administration and public higher education leaders announced support for the efforts of edX, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT, which recently launched 19 MicroMasters programs to help students advance their careers and offer a path to an accelerated Master’s program. Read more about Mass.gov | Baker-Polito Administration Announces Support for edX MicroMasters Programs
EdX and World’s Top Universities Launch MicroMasters Programs: New Master’s-Level Credentials to Advance Careers in the Most In-Demand Fields
Cambridge, MA – EdX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT, today launched 19 MicroMasters programs, a new category of Master’s-level online education, originally pioneered by MIT, to bridge the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace. Read more about edX | EdX and World’s Top Universities Launch MicroMasters Programs: New Master’s-Level Credentials to Advance Careers in the Most In-Demand Fields
3 Ways Online Courses Can Help Jumpstart Your Career
With tech sector job growth projected to increase by 22% through 2020, you may be preparing for your big break into tech. The question is: where should you turn if you don’t have quite enough experience for the position you want? Read more about About.com | 3 Ways Online Courses Can Help Jumpstart Your Career
edX Bullish on India, Expands to Accelerate Growth and Further Mission in Region
EdX, the nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), recognizing India as a high-priority market for online education, reinforces its commitment to the region by expanding operations. Read more about edX | edX Bullish on India, Expands to Accelerate Growth and Further Mission in Region
2016 Winners announced for The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
Today the winners were announced for the 2016 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, which honors innovation and has become one of the most prestigious educational awards since its founding in 1988. The Prize recognizes outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving education through new approaches and whose accomplishments are making a difference today. Honorees receive an award of $50,000. Read more about McGraw Hill Education | 2016 Winners announced for The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online through edX Partnership with Kiron
Free Verified Certificates for courses offered on edX.org will be applicable toward on-campus degrees provided through Kiron's university campus partners.
Read more about edX | Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online through edX Partnership with Kiron
Read more about edX | Thousands of Refugees to Receive College Credit Online through edX Partnership with Kiron
QUALIFIED 7th GRADERS CAN EARN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR COOKE SCHOLARSHIPS BY COMPLETING AN EDX ONLINE COLLEGE COURSE
Outstanding 7th grade students from families with financial need can earn special consideration for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship if they complete a free college class offered by online course provider edX, the two nonprofit organizations announced today.
Read more about edX | QUALIFIED 7th GRADERS CAN EARN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR COOKE SCHOLARSHIPS BY COMPLETING AN EDX ONLINE COLLEGE COURSE
Read more about edX | QUALIFIED 7th GRADERS CAN EARN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR COOKE SCHOLARSHIPS BY COMPLETING AN EDX ONLINE COLLEGE COURSE
What will you learn this year? 3 ways to use MOOCs in 2016
Apparently MOOC platform edX’s new year’s resolution was to create a ton of new business and management content. edX has a bunch of great courses coming online in the new year, including some on specialized topics that aren’t covered on other platforms. Read more about No-Pay MBA | What will you learn this year? 3 ways to use MOOCs in 2016
