2025 in stories
In 2025, learning reached further and impact ran deeper. Explore 10 stories that shaped MIT Open Learning’s work this calendar year and set the stage for what’s next.
MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”
With more than 12,700 educational resources, MIT Learn offers free content, professional certificates, and advanced programs. Learners anywhere in the world can also get personalized guidance from the AskTIM AI assistant.
Dimitris Bertsimas receives the 2025–2026 Killian Award
The professor of operations research and vice provost for open learning was honored for his intellectual achievements and educational leadership.
New online learning experience aims to create adaptable, AI-fluent professionals
MIT Open Learning’s Universal AI pilot program launched with a wide-ranging group of universities, hospitals, companies, and two-year colleges.
MIT documentary “That Creative Spark” wins New England Emmy Award
The film, which was produced by MIT Open Learning’s video team, shows the art and science of hand-forged knives with master bladesmith Bob Kramer.
MITx MicroMasters celebrates 10 years of reimagining graduate-level education
From personal stories of achievement to research that has transformed teaching and learning, learn more about the impact of the MicroMasters credential program developed in collaboration with MIT Open Learning and MIT departments.
New papers explore the challenges and opportunities of AI for open education
Supported by MIT Open Learning, the nine papers — written by researchers and practitioners across the world — dive into untapped areas for research.
Enhancing the future of teaching and learning at MIT
The 2025 MIT Festival of Learning sparked discussions on better integrating a sense of purpose and social responsibility into hands-on education.
AI-enabled translations initiative empowers Ukrainian learners with new skills
Ukrainian students and collaborators are providing high-quality translations of MIT OpenCourseWare educational resources.
AI’s transformative potential for industry, academia, and government
From mindset shifts to product innovation, discover four themes from the first MIT Universal AI Summit.
Day of Climate inspires young learners to take action
Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, including Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and an interactive projects showcase, the event empowered youth to tackle big challenges together.
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