When enrolling in MITx Online courses, learners have the option to choose between audit (free) and verified (paid) statuses. It's important to note that not all courses offer a verified enrollment option, but all courses provide the option to enroll as an audit learner.
Enrolling as an audit learner is free and grants access to most course materials, including lectures, assignments, and some quizzes. However, audit learners are not eligible to earn the course certificate. Additionally, certain courses may limit the features available to audit learners, such as access to graded assignments or exams. Nonetheless, audit learners can fully participate in the course discussion forums. To gain a better understanding of the specific features accessible to audit learners in a particular course, it is recommended to enroll for free and review the course requirements.
On the other hand, learners who choose to enroll as verified learners need to pay the course fee and can then pursue earning the course certificate. Verified learners enjoy unrestricted access to all course materials, including course exams, and they can actively participate in the discussion forums. The cost of each course varies, and you can find more details about upgrading to a verified status by visiting the course overview page of each MITx Online course.