36 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from MIT are available to take on edX. Find lessons on AI, machine learning, investing, and more.
edX hosts a massive bank of free online courses from some of the biggest and best educational institutions in the world, including MIT. You can find lessons on everything from AI to Python programming, with unrestricted access to all the course materials so you can learn at a pace that suits you.
We recommend taking some time to check everything out, but we've got you started with a standout selection of courses. These are the best free online courses from MIT this month:
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds
—
$179.00
(List Price $249.00)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
—
$198.00
(List Price $399.99)
Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White)
—
$59.98
(List Price $119.98)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release)
—
$399.00
(List Price $449.00)
Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release)
—
$49.99
(List Price $114.98)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model)
—
$37.99
(List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band)
—
$349.99
(List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell
—
$65.99
(List Price $259.98)
Data Analysis: Statistical Modeling and Computation in Applications
Financial Regulation: From the Global Financial Crisis to Fintech and the COVID Pandemic
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning
These free courses do not come with a certificate of completion, but that's the only catch. So what's stopping you from enrolling?
Find the best free online courses from MIT on edX.
Topics Artificial Intelligence Careers
Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.
Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.