[vIv]

Если кому-то интересно, то весной MIT запускает проект MITx. Обучение будет бесплатным. По результатам обучения обещают выдавать "неформальный сертификат".

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/mitx-faq-1219.html

Beyond the MIT campus, MITx will endeavor to break down barriers to education in two ways. First, it will offer the online teaching of MIT courses to people around the world and the opportunity for able learners to gain certification of mastery of MIT material. Second, it will make freely available to educational institutions everywhere the open-source software infrastructure on which MITx is based.

 

MIT’s online initiative will be a not-for-profit activity consistent with MIT’s mission, but it is expected to generate positive net income from various revenue sources, including fees for certification from learners who demonstrate mastery of course material. MIT also anticipates substantial interest from foundations, companies and individuals positioned to support the endeavor. MIT will share the expected positive net income with faculty members who develop courses for the platform. Net income from the initiative after revenue sharing will benefit MIT and its mission.

[zurz]

уже давно есть. только никаких "сертификатов" не выдавали.

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/