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This set of questions and answers accompanies MIT’s February 13, -2012, announcement regarding MITx’s prototype course — +2012, announcement regarding MITx’s prototype course — 6.002x: Circuits and Electronics.
-On campus, MITx will be coupled with an Institute-wide research +
The system only allows each username to be used once. Probably, +someone else already signed up with that username. Try a different, +more unique username. For example, try adding a random number to the +end.
+ +6.002x is the pilot course for MITx. While we plan to offer a +range of courses in the future, at present, 6.002x is the only course +available.
+ +The course will start on March 5. Check the website +mitx.mit.edu as the date approaches. A login button will appear on +the course website 6.002x.mitx.mit.edu on or slightly before March 5 +so you can login, begin to get familiar with the site and start the +course.
+ +You will not be able to log into the course until either the +starting date, or shortly before.
+ +The lectures are on-line videos, and may be watched at your own +pace and schedule. The course will have fixed deadlines for homework +assignments and exams.
+ +You should receive a single activation e-mail. If you did not, the +most common issues are: +
If you run into issues, try recreating your account. There is no need +to do anything about the old account, if any. If it is not activated +through the link in the e-mail, it will disappear later. + +
You do not have to do anything. You can simply stop working on the +course at any time you choose to do so.
+ +For the prototype course, learners achieving grades of "A," "B," +or "C" will receive an electronic Certificate of completion with the +learner's name and grade on it. If you receive a grade below a "C" or +do not complete the course, you will not receive a Certificate and no +grade record attaching your name to your participation in the class +will be disclosed outside of MITx. You can also choose to opt for a +no record at any time. However, the posts you make while enrolled in +the class will remain visible.
+ +MIT seeks through the development of MITx to improve +education both on the MIT campus and around the world. + +
On campus, MITx will be coupled with an Institute-wide research initiative on online teaching and learning. The online learning tools -that MITx develops will benefit the educational experience of +that MITx develops will benefit the educational experience of residential students by supplementing and reinforcing the classroom and laboratory experiences.
-Beyond the MIT campus, MITx will endeavor to break down barriers to +Beyond the MIT campus, MITx will endeavor to break down barriers to education in two ways. First, it will offer the online teaching of MIT courses to people around the world and the opportunity for able learners to gain certification of mastery of MIT material. Second, it will make freely available to educational institutions everywhere the -open-source software infrastructure on which MITx courses are based. +open-source software infrastructure on which MITx courses are based.
Since it launched OpenCourseWare 10 years ago, MIT has been committed to using technology to improve and greatly widen access to -education. The launch of MITx represents a next step forward in that +education. The launch of MITx represents a next step forward in that effort.
@@ -55,7 +123,7 @@ At MIT, each course is assigned a number. All courses in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) start with the number 6, and 6.002 (also known as Circuits and Electronics) is one of the introductory courses for EECS -undergraduates. MITx’s 6.002x is modeled on the on-campus +undergraduates. MITx’s 6.002x is modeled on the on-campus version of 6.002. @@ -95,7 +163,7 @@ Do I need to follow a set timeline in completing 6.002x?-In this pilot course of MITx, learners seeking a certificate will have +In this pilot course of MITx, learners seeking a certificate will have weekly deadlines for homework and labs. Similarly, the midterm and final exam will be given within a specific range of days. However, faster-paced learners can proceed multiple weeks ahead if they choose. @@ -162,7 +230,7 @@ prototype wiki and discussion forum. Are there prerequisites to take the course?
-While MITx courses are open to all, there are some skills required to +While MITx courses are open to all, there are some skills required to succeed in taking the course.
@@ -184,7 +252,7 @@ math backgrounds. How much does the course cost?-All of the courses on MITx will be free of charge. Those who have the +All of the courses on MITx will be free of charge. Those who have the ability and motivation to demonstrate mastery of content can receive a credential for a modest fee. For this prototype course, the fee for a credential will be waived. @@ -196,8 +264,8 @@ What is a credential?
Any learner who successfully completes 6.002x will receive an electronic certificate indicating a grade. This certificate will -indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In this -prototype version, MITx will not require that you be tested in a +indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In this +prototype version, MITx will not require that you be tested in a testing center or otherwise have your identity certified in order to receive this certificate.
@@ -206,7 +274,7 @@ receive this certificate. Who is grading the course?-MITx courses will use automated technologies to check student work +MITx courses will use automated technologies to check student work including practice exercises, homework assignments, labs and exams.
diff --git a/6002x-press-release.html b/6002x-press-release.html index c5ead707e8..439c234edd 100644 --- a/6002x-press-release.html +++ b/6002x-press-release.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@In December, MIT announced the -launch of an online learning initiative called “MITx.” +launch of an online learning initiative called “MITx.” Starting this week, interested learners can now enroll for free in the initiative”s prototype course -- 6.002x: Circuits and Electronics.
@@ -28,14 +28,14 @@ Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) — 6.002x will introduce engineering in the context of the lumped circuit abstraction, helping students make the transition from physics to the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. It will be taught by Anant Agarwal, -EECS professor and director of MIT”s Computer Science and +EECS professor and director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL); Chris Terman, CSAIL co-director; EECS Professor Gerald Sussman; and CSAIL Research Scientist Piotr Mitros.- “We are very excited to begin MITx with this prototype + “We are very excited to begin MITx with this prototype class,” says MIT Provost L. Rafael Reif. “We will use this prototype course to optimize the tools we have built by soliciting and acting on feedback from learners.” @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ each week on the course.
-“We invite you to join us for this pilot course of MITx,” +“We invite you to join us for this pilot course of MITx,” Agarwal says. “The 6.002x team of professors and teaching assistants is excited to work with you on the discussion forum, and we look forward to your feedback to improve the learning @@ -70,16 +70,16 @@ be found here. about 6.002x can be found here.- -FAQs about MITx as a whole can be found here. + +FAQs about MITx as a whole can be found here.
At the end of the prototype course, students who demonstrate their mastery will be able to receive a certificate of completion for -free. In future MITx courses, students who complete the mastery -requirement on MITx will be able to receive the credential for a +free. In future MITx courses, students who complete the mastery +requirement on MITx will be able to receive the credential for a modest fee.
@@ -112,19 +112,19 @@ http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/mitx-education-initiative-1219.html-MITx website +MITx website
http://mitx.mit.edu -+
This account has already been activated. We will notify you as soon as the course starts.
+For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
+Thanks for activating your email. We will notify you as soon as the course starts.
+For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
+Something went wrong. Check to make sure the URL you went to was correct -- e-mail programs will sometimes split it into two lines. If you still have issues, e-mail us to let us know what happened at bugs@mitx.mit.edu.
+ +Or you can go back to the 6.002x course page.
+