Why does MIT have OpenCourseWare?

MIT’s reasoning behind OCW was to “enhance human learning worldwide by the availability of a web of knowledge”. MIT also stated that it would allow students (including, but not limited to, its own) to become better prepared for classes so that they may be more engaged during a class.

Can MIT use OpenCourseWare?

The underlying premise and purpose of MIT OpenCourseWare is to make course materials used in MIT courses freely and openly available to others for non-commercial educational purposes. Through MIT OpenCourseWare, MIT grants the right to anyone to use the materials, either “as is,” or in a modified form.

Does Harvard have OpenCourseWare?

Harvard University offers more than 140 free online courses through the online learning platform. Below, you can find 30 of the most interesting ones, from computer science to poetry.

What is meant by OpenCourseWare?

An OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a free and open digital publication of high quality college and university‐level educational materials. These materials are organized as courses, and often include course planning materials and evaluation tools as well as thematic content.

What is the goal or aim of an OpenCourseWare platform?

The goal of OpenCourseWare Open Education combines the traditions of knowledge sharing with the advances of the latest technological advancements to create an open educational resource database, relevant to the educational and professional needs of a great variety of learners.

How many OpenCourseWare are available worldwide?

On April 7, 2021, MIT OpenCourseWare celebrated its 20th anniversary live (watch the recording here). In the first ten years, it has shared 2000+ courses with 100 million individuals worldwide. Now, more than 2,500 OCW courses and resources are provided on the website and its Youtube channel with 244+ million views.

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