MITx Online offers learners the opportunity to explore archived courses even after the scheduled course completion. But what exactly does it mean when a course becomes archived?
Understanding Archived Courses:
An archived course allows learners to access most of the course materials, such as lectures and readings, even after the official course end date. The archived format is designed to provide access to educational content, ensuring learners have an opportunity to review the course material and engage in self-guided learning.
It's important to note the limitations within an archived course:
- Assignments cannot be submitted or scored within an archived course. Therefore, the Progress score does not update.
- The course staff is not actively involved in the discussion forums, meaning learners may not receive support or guidance from course instructors or assistants within the archived course.
- Upgrading to the verified track or earning a certificate is not possible in the archived format.
- Certain assignments or links may no longer function due to the transition to the archived status.
If a learner enrolls in the course while it is active, either for the certificate track or to audit the course for free, access to the course will be retained even after it has been archived. It's essential to note that if enrollment is no longer available on the course enrollment page, learners may encounter a message stating, "Future dates to be announced."
Archived courses aim to provide learners with access to valuable educational resources, allowing exploration of course materials for self-guided learning, review or preparation for future sessions. Although the course is no longer actively facilitated or graded, archived courses can serve as a beneficial resource for individuals seeking to review or continue learning from past course content.
Archived courses at MITx Online offer valuable insights and educational materials, fostering continuous learning opportunities for individuals eager to expand their knowledge and revisit course content beyond the course's official end date.