In the blockchains, in 3D Printing, CRISPR -CAS9 – and the new inevitable technologies that have not yet emerged – today’s workforce is struggling to follow the latest developments. For large companies and managers, finding resources so that workers can learn the case, deemed and impartial can be difficult.
To meet this unmet need, the MIT has brought together a team of writers, educators and experts in the field of the university and industry to feed the latest online learning offer of the Institute – a digital content library designed to help organizations keep their workforce informed of the latest developments in technology and science. Known as Mit Horizon, the platform contains articles, videos and podcasts the size of a bite on emerging technologies, with early subjects, including additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and robotics.
“Technologies are progressing very quickly and we feel responsible for the MIT to provide learning opportunities that can help today keep this rate of innovation,” explains Sanjay Sarma, MIT vice-president for open learning. “With MIT Horizon, we aim to introduce more granular learning in a variety of formats that teams can easily consume.”
Service based on the subscription, MIT Horizon presents an impartial, up-to-date and precise educational content as well as a platform adapted to companies, an analysis of use, a support for engagement of current users and various professional services.
Developed for technical and non -technical learners, the content delivered to MIT Horizon is designed and created by MIT writers, teachers and industry experts. Some contents are conceded under license of MIT publishers, including MIT Press and Mit Sloan Management Review.
The objective of MIT Horizon is to help teams quickly understand and apply the latest developments in technology and science to their industry.
Until now, five customers have subscribed to Mit Horizon, notably global HP and Amsted Industries worldwide companies.
“This is a revolutionary platform specially designed for learning about emerging technologies,” explains Sarma. “We are delighted to provide this offer to organizations that need new learning opportunities, because it reflects our mission to expand the educational scope of MIT to millions of professionals.”