A course for those who are interested in the challenge posed by massive and persistent world poverty. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). To enroll in the MicroMasters track or to learn more about this program and how it integrates with...

Learn how to both design randomized evaluations and implement them in the field to measure the impact of social programs. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). To enroll in the MicroMasters track or to learn more about this program and...

Learn methods for harnessing and analyzing data to answer questions of cultural, social, economic, and policy interest. This course is now part of two independent MITx MicroMasters programs. For both MicroMasters programs, learners will need to first enroll in and pass this course. However, each program...

Using economic theory and data analysis, explore the economic lives of the poor, and the ways to design and implement effective development policy. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). To enroll in the MicroMasters track or to learn more...

Learn how to read, work with, and analyze data. Future-proof your career. In this course, you will practice analyzing, visualizing, and communicating with data, using real datasets and examples that are relevant to a variety of audiences and academic disciplines. Data is part of every field, but not...

Discover concepts and techniques relating to integration and how they can be applied to solve real world problems. This course is part four of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in mathematical fundamentals and how they can be applied in the...

Learn about manufacturing systems and ways to analyze them in terms of material flow and storage, information flow, capacities, and times and durations of events, especially random events. In this course, part of the Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters program, you will learn how to analyze manufacturing...

This is a class about awe-inspiring issues at the intersection between philosophy and mathematics. In Paradox and Infinity, you will be introduced to highlights from the intersection of philosophy and mathematics. The class is divided into three modules: Infinity: Learn about how some infinities are...

Discover the derivative—what it is, how to compute it, and when to apply it in solving real world problems. Part 1 of 3. How does the final velocity on a zip line change when the starting point is raised or lowered by a matter of centimeters? What is the accuracy of a GPS position measurement? How fast...

Scientists and engineers understand the world through differential equations. You can too. How do you design: A boat that doesn’t tip over as it bobs in the water? The suspension system of a car for a smooth ride? Circuits that tune to the correct frequencies in a cell phone? How do you model: The growth...

This course provides current and aspiring K–12 teachers with research-based practical guidelines and strategies to effectively teach mathematics to English language learners (ELLs).

A simple conceptual introduction to quantum mechanics and quantum computation. Quantum computation is a remarkable subject building on the great computational discovery that computers based on quantum mechanics are exponentially powerful. This course aims to make this cutting-edge material broadly accessible...

Basic concepts and algorithms for locomotion, perception, and intelligent navigation. Robots are rapidly evolving from factory workhorses, which are physically bound to their work-cells, to increasingly complex machines capable of performing challenging tasks in our daily environment. The objective of...

Learn how to lead your firm to make better business decisions using analytic methods and create competitive advantages from data. Virtually all managerial and leadership positions in the digital economy increasingly rely on data-driven decision making. Recent studies have shown companies who adopt "Data...

Understand probability and how it manifests in the world around us. This course is part five of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in mathematical fundamentals and how they can be applied in the real world. This course introduces probability...

Through inspiring examples and stories, discover the power of data and use analytics to provide an edge to your career and your life. In the last decade, the amount of data available to organizations has reached unprecedented levels. Data is transforming business, social interactions, and the future...

An intro to the mysteries of the frequency domain and Laplace transform and how they're used to understand mechanical and electrical systems. This course is about the Laplace Transform, a single very powerful tool for understanding the behavior of a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems: from...

Learn how to build predictive models using machine learning. This course will give you an overview of machine learning-based approaches for predictive modelling, including tree-based techniques, support vector machines, and neural networks using Python. These models form the basis of cutting-edge analytics...

Understand fundamental concepts relating to statistical inference and how they can be applied to solve real world problems. This course is part six of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in mathematical fundamentals and how they can be applied...

Learn the methodology and some prominent techniques of Operations Research to make informed decisions for solving your operational problems without the need of advanced mathematics. Operations management deals with operational planning and control issues, and is needed in all sectors of the society....