In this announcement, Sarma was appointed vice president for Open Learning, where he now leads the Office of Open Learning which oversees MIT's digital learning initiatives like MITx and MIT OpenCourseWare, as well as new programs launched under Sarma's leadership including the MicroMasters Program, the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative (MTili) and Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL). Sarma's new book Grasp explores how to reinvent education based on his extensive experience on digital education and open learning.
Sarma was appointed vice president for Open Education in this proclamation, currently leading the Office of Open Education which oversees MIT's online learning projects like MITx and MIT OpenCourseWare, as well as new programs initiated by Sarma including the MicroMasters Program, the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative (MTili) and Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL). Sarma's new book Grasp discusses strategies for transforming education based on his extensive experience in digital learning and open education.