Help

Get Started with MIT OpenCourseWare

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to Getting Started with MIT OpenCourseWare.

Looking for a course on a particular topic? Read Finding Courses on MIT OpenCourseWare.

Frequently Asked Questions

MIT OpenCourseWare offers answers to common inquiries we receive.

Using MIT OpenCourseWare Materials
Intellectual Property
Fair Use
Technology
Highlights for High School
OCW Scholar
Underwriting

Technical Requirements

Some courses use file types that require special software to use. While you don't need all of this software to use MIT OpenCourseWare, we maintain an extensive list of software for your reference.