WHAT IS OPEN EDX?
The Open edX project is a learning experience platform originally created by edX, a nonprofit online initiative created by founding partners Harvard and MIT and composed of dozens of leading global institutions, the xConsortium.
Supported by contributions from the Open edX community as well as edX itself, the platform has been used all over the world to:
Teach in
languages in 64 countries
Share knowledge from
institutions and organizations
Host more than
courses
Reach over
learners
The annual meeting of the Open edX community
This event is focused on sharing knowledge among members of the global Open edX community. We will discuss innovative uses across higher education, training and lifelong learning, instructional design and course production techniques, and methods for operating, extending and enhancing the Open edX platform.
In previous years, hundreds of developers, educators, and decision-makers for educational and training initiatives who work with or want to learn more about the Open edX platform gathered to share, learn, and celebrate the platform.
To learn more about what to expect this year, see the track details listed below or review the schedule for this year's conference, then register and join the Open edX community in Montréal!
If you have questions, please email openedx2018@edx.org.
Facts about the 2017 Open edX Conference
OVER 300 ATTENDEES
REPRESENTATIVES FROM 30 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
QUICK FACTS ABOUT PAST ATTENDEES:- 37% engineers and developers
- 40% educators and researchers
- 27% educational/training initiative decision-makers
- 45% of attendees were from educational institutions
- 38% from public sector (government or non-profit organizations)
- 32% from corporations and other for-profit organizations
The Open edX conference has a code of conduct that applies to all attendees.
Open edX 2018 SCHEDULE
Tutorials (Tues, May 29)
The day before the conference, we will host tutorials and workshops, both from edX and the community.
Conference (Wed/Thurs, May 30 & 31)
In addition to a full program of keynotes and presentations on the main conference days, we strongly encourage attendees to have "hallway track" conversations and participate in other, less formal ways. Share your ideas for a "birds of a feather" session, where you can find other attendees with common interests.
Developer Summit (Fri, June 1)
The first ever Open edX Developer Summit will take place on Friday, June 1. This will be an opportunity for contributors and enthusiasts in the Open edX community to come together, collaborate, and talk about the current state and future of Open edX technology.
Please indicate your interest in attending the developer summit when you register.
FEATURED SPEAKERS at Open edX 2018
Anant Agarwal
CEO and Founder of edX
Founder and CEO of edX, helping bring quality education to everyone, everywhere, and MIT Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Fiona Hollands
Associate Director of the Center for Benefit-Cost Studies of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University
Conducted research and evaluation over 20 years on how technology impacts teaching and learning. Recent studies focused on MOOCs, on automated detectors of affect and engagement, and on the costs and benefits to learners of earning alternative credentials such as MicroMasters. She is the author of “MOOCs: Expectations and Reality.”
Zvi Galil
Dean, Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing
Envisioned with Sebastian Thrun and led the creation of Georgia Tech's MOOC-based online Master program in Computer Science, which is at the forefront of credit-granting online education.
HOTEL
The location of the Conference is about a 20 minute ride from downtown Montréal. It is easy to access by train, bus or car service. We expect that many attendees will be interested in exploring Montréal before and after Conference proceedings. Consequently, we have put aside blocks of rooms at two Montréal hotels with special room rates:
- Le St. Sulpice is located in Old Montréal.
- Le Centre Sheraton is in the downtown business district.
Please note that the number of rooms available at special Conference rates is limited and will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.
VENUE
HEC Montréal, Pavillon Decelles
5255 Decelles Avenue
Montréal (Quebec) Canada
H3T 2B1
Phone: 514 340-6000
If using the metro, take the Blue Line to the Université de Montréal stop.
SPONSORS
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Lunch Sponsor
Keystone Sponsors
Keystone Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Contributing Sponsors
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