• OER in Tenure and Promotion at Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, United States Blacksburg, VA, United States

    In June 2026, Virginia Tech added open educational resources (OER) and open source software (OSS) to university-level Tenure and Promotion Guidelines. This session will review this clarification, present ways that Virginia Tech faculty have leveraged OER creation or adaptation in promotion dossiers, and provide a guide to sources of available usage data. This usage data […]

  • Shifting Power: University Openness and Collaboration

    Regina, Canada Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Please join the University of Regina for an Open Education Speaker Series online presentation with Dr. George Siemens, University of South Australia/ University of Texas (Arlington) Session Description: Universities have become end-consumers of AI. Unlike previous technology innovations, where higher education played an active role in technology developments and adoption, learner and institutional use of AI […]

  • Open Education & Science Practices 2025 The XII edition of the International Workshop Open Education Week

    Politehnica University of Timisoara Timisoara, Romania

    Hosted by the Digital Education Department and the Multimedia Center of the Politehnica University of Timișoara, in collaboration with the Alliance of European Universities E³UDRES² and the Ent-r-e-novators project, with the support of IEEE Romania, The XII edition of the International Workshop Open Education Week, with theme ”Open Education & Science Practices 2025”  will delve […]

  • Digital Academic Resources for Vietnamese Higher Education Institutions

    Thanh Do University Hanoi, Viet Nam

    The seminar aims to: Share insights into digital academic resources available for higher education institutions in Vietnam, including both open-access and subscription-based resources, with policymakers, school administrators, education researchers, lecturers, and students. Launch the online edition of Open Education and Open Science: A Handbook for Lecturers and Researchers.

  • Emerging Technologies in International Education

    Athabasca University Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    "Bridging the gap between theory and practice is essential for advancing education. While theoretical frameworks provide foundational understanding, their real-world application ensures relevance and impact. Educators and institutions are challenged to translate scholarly insights into actionable strategies that address challenges in open and distributed education. This dynamic exchange between research and practice fosters innovation, improves […]

  • Introduction to Using Pressbooks

    University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Pressbooks is an online platform for creating books (and other book-like learning materials), including open educational resources (OER). It enables authors and publishers to design, format, and share their books in several ways, including in web-based and digital/ebook formats, or as print-ready PDFs. Pressbooks is used by independent authors and educational institutions around the world. […]

  • The Evolution of Open and Distributed Learning

    Athabasca University Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    "The rise of online education has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. These changes are fueled by advancements in technology and the demand for flexible, inclusive access to education—even in times of war and epidemic. Online educational practices emphasize interactivity, learner autonomy and self-direction, and accessibility, while theoretical frameworks have expanded to address issues such as […]

  • Open Innovation: AI and Impact on Open Education

    National eLearning Center Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

    This event from the National eLearning Center (Saudi Arabia) explores the intersection of Open Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Open Education. Experts will discuss how AI-driven innovation is transforming learning ecosystems, content creation, and accessibility in open education. The session will also examine potential challenges, ethical considerations, and strategies for harnessing AI to enhance equity […]

  • Northeast OER Summit

    University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, United States

    The Northeast Open Educational Resources (OER) Summit is a virtual event for new and experienced OER advocates offering the opportunity to learn and share effective practices in awareness building, implementation, collaboration, strategy, and research. The theme of our 2025 Summit is All Hands on Deck: Exploring Open Education Through Collaboration and Innovation.

  • Open Education Week 2025 – TU Delft Kick-off

    Delft University of Technology Delft, Netherlands

    Panel Discussion: “Building Support for Open Education: Present and Future” Insights from key stakeholders about current open education initiatives and future strategies. Panelists: Willem van Valkenburg (Executive Director, Extension School) Ingrid Klok (Manager, Library Education Services) Frank van der Hoeven (Programme Manager, Open Science Programme) Moderator: Freek Pols (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Applied Sciences Poster […]