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Free MIT electronics course
bfarmer:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17012968
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world's top-rated universities, has announced its first free course which can be studied and assessed completely online.
An electronics course, beginning in March, will be the first prototype of an online project, known as MITx.
The interactive course is designed to be fully automated, with successful students receiving a certificate.
The US university says it wants MITx to "shatter barriers to education".
This ground-breaking scheme represents a significant step forward in the use of technology to deliver higher education.
Automated university
There are already online degree courses, but the MIT proposal is unusual in that it is inviting students anywhere in the world, without charge or prior entrance requirements, to study for a certificate carrying the MIT brand.
RoboGeek:
http://mitx.mit.edu/
I'll be there.. its right up my alley
Mark Verhyden:
That's just an extension of what they have been doing for years. Since the late '90's/early 2k they have been posting actual class material - lectures, slides, notes, reference material, test for a variety of disciplines. But it was based on the Prof/TA volunteering to do the work. But this is the first time they have made it an official class with a certificate. Great thing in my book.
Steve:
--- Quote from: RoboGeek on February 14, 2012, 12:40:21 AM ---http://mitx.mit.edu/
I'll be there.. its right up my alley
--- End quote ---
Sorry you can't. That picture clearly shows that you need an iPad or a Mac to attend. Notice how they covered up the other?
RoboGeek:
--- Quote from: Steve on February 14, 2012, 11:46:44 AM ---
--- Quote from: RoboGeek on February 14, 2012, 12:40:21 AM ---http://mitx.mit.edu/
I'll be there.. its right up my alley
--- End quote ---
Sorry you can't. That picture clearly shows that you need an iPad or a Mac to attend. Notice how they covered up the other?
--- End quote ---
lol..
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