From free MIT courses to bright futures
The internet has revolutionized the way we learn. Open educational resources have played a key role in this shift — and MIT had a front-row seat by becoming the first higher education institution to provide educational resources for free to anyone in the world.
In celebration of Open Education Week March 3–7, we’re spotlighting six learners who have used MIT Open Learning’s educational resources to change lives, advance their careers, switch fields, or simply fuel their passion for learning. Their journeys span the globe and showcase the transformative power of open education.
June Odongo: A Kenyan entrepreneur creating career pathways with Open Learning resources
June Odongo, founder and CEO of Senga Technologies in Kenya, is using free, online MIT courses to train high-quality candidates, making them job-ready.
Bia Adams: A London-based psychologist who is “forever grateful for MIT Open Learning for making knowledge accessible and fostering a network of curious minds”
Bia Adams, a neuropsychologist and former professional ballet dancer, discovered a passion for computational neuroscience thanks to open-access educational resources.
Shreya Mogulothu: An MIT student who encourages all learners to indulge their curiosity
Shreya Mogulothu, an MIT junior majoring in physics, says taking an MITx class through Open Learning as a high school student opened her eyes to new possibilities.
Sujood Eldouma: A Sudanese learner pursuing a career in data science
After a personal and educational journey that took Sujood Eldouma from Sudan to Cairo to London — all while leveraging MIT Open Learning’s online educational resources — Eldouma discovered data science.
Meet Sujood and hear her story.
Tahmina S.: An Afghan learner reaching beyond barriers to pursue a career in data science
Tahmina S. was studying computer engineering in Afghanistan when a new government policy banned women from pursuing education. Determined to continue her studies, she found MIT Open Learning.
Andrea Henshall: A PhD student using Open Learning to soar from the Air Force to multiple aeronautics degrees
Andrea Henshall, a retired major in the U.S. Air Force and MIT PhD student, has completed seven tours of combat, two years of aerial circus performance, and three higher education degrees — so far.
For more stories from learners at MIT and around the world, visit MIT Open Learning’s Impact page.
Inspired to start your own learning adventure? Visit the MIT Open Learning website to learn about educational programs and resources.
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