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Ep. 12 | Why Open Online Courses Are the Future of Engineering Education feat. Anant Agarwal

Moore's Lobby · 6 Nov 2020 · 56m · Episode 12

What this episode covers

Anant Agarwal, Founder and CEO of edX and MIT professor, discusses the evolution of online engineering education, highlighting edX's growth to 33 million learners and the shift toward modular, stackable credentials like MicroMasters. He explains how top universities such as Purdue, Georgia Tech, and UT Austin now offer affordable online degrees and microcredentials, allowing engineers to upskill in specific areas like nanotechnology or data science without the cost and time of traditional degrees. Agarwal also details the use of virtual labs and simulation tools to replicate hands-on circuit design, citing a San Jose State University study where blended learning improved pass rates from 59% to 91%. The conversation covers the importance of hybrid skills, including soft skills like leadership and project management, which are increasingly valued by employers alongside technical expertise.

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companies scaling up

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edX, MIT, Purdue, Georgia Tech, UT Austin, San Jose State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Stanford, Harvard, Mass General Hospital, University of Maryland, All About Circuits, EETech Media
Tools
CircuitLab

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