MIT OpenCourseWareFrom Uganda to Ukraine: The Global Impact of MIT OpenCourseWare at 25
MIT OpenCourseWare
Open knowledge spreads 0:03
MIT OpenCourseWare began 25 years ago and has now reached half a billion people. About 70% of its use is outside the United States. For many learners, it makes college-level study possible for free.
Learning beyond borders 1:00
Students from Uganda and Ukraine describe how OCW opened doors when school, money, or war made study hard. They used full courses, video lectures, problem sets, and exams to push beyond high school work and keep learning.
Teaching by example 3:31
Educators at community colleges see MIT's free materials as proof that students can handle hard work. The classes and videos show that knowledge can come through many forms, whether a classroom, a phone, or a lecture online.
Free learning continues 6:00
The speaker hopes MIT keeps innovating and reaching people beyond Cambridge. MIT OpenCourseWare will keep sharing free learning, and MIT Learn is a new AI-enabled hub for lifelong study.
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