About Open Education Consortium
The Open Education Consortium is a non-profit, global, members-based network of educational institutions and organizations dedicated to advancing open education worldwide. Founded with the mission of promoting and supporting openness in education, OEC works to build capacity for finding, reusing, creating, and sharing Open Educational Resources (OER). The consortium serves as a platform for international collaboration and innovation in open education, coordinating major events such as Open Education Week, the Open Education Global conference, and Open Education Awards for Excellence
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Member organizations
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Countries represented
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Languages supported
Accreditations and Rankings
280+
Member organizations
40
Countries represented
29
Languages supported
Accreditations and Rankings
Open Education Consortium Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
While the Open Education Consortium doesn't provide traditional career services, it plays a crucial role in professional development through its open education initiatives. The consortium's approach to education enables lifelong learning and skill development through freely accessible educational resources. By providing open access to high-quality educational materials, OEC helps individuals worldwide enhance their knowledge and skills for career advancement. The consortium's global network and partnerships with leading educational institutions create opportunities for professional growth through collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. The platform enables workers to learn job-relevant skills, researchers to share data and develop networks, and teachers to find new educational approaches
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Dr. Go Chiba is an Associate Professor in the Division of Energy and Environmental Systems at the Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University. He earned his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees from Hokkaido University and has since focused his research on reactor physics, numerical simulation of neutron and photon transport, and nuclear data validation. His professional experience includes significant roles at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Hokkaido University, where he has contributed to advancing knowledge in nuclear science and technology.
Dr. Ryoko Fujiyoshi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Hokkaido University. She earned her Ph.D. in Geochemistry from Nagoya University and has been a faculty member at Hokkaido University since 1989. Her research focuses on environmental radioactivity, particularly the behavior of various environmental radionuclides with differing physicochemical properties in forest soils. Dr. Fujiyoshi's work contributes to understanding the impact of radioactive materials on ecosystems and developing methods for monitoring and managing environmental radioactivity effectively.
Dr. Takashi Kamiyama is an Associate Professor in the Division of Quantum Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University. He earned his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees from Tohoku University. His research interests encompass the dynamical structure of amorphous materials, neutron scattering, and imaging using pulsed sources, as well as the development of neutron devices for detection and beam control.
Jeffrey K. Griffiths is a Professor of Public Health and Medicine at Tufts University, where he holds joint appointments in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. He is currently the Director of the USAID Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab for Africa. With a background as an infectious diseases physician, Dr. Griffiths has over thirty years of experience working internationally on waterborne diseases and related health issues.
David M. Gute is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University, where he also holds joint appointments in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine and the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. He directs the M.S./Ph.D. program in Environmental Health and has previously served as the Academic Director of the Tufts in Talloires program in France.
Carolyn Talmadge is the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist at Tufts University, where she utilizes her expertise to support various academic and research initiatives. A 2014 graduate of Tufts with a Master of Science in Environmental Health, Carolyn previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Susquehanna University in 2009.
Prof. Ching-Yao Chen is a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), one of Taiwan's leading research institutions. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from National Chung-Hsing University in 1988, followed by a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1992 and 1998, respectively.
Miguel A. Barcala is a Doctor and Aerospace Engineer, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He is a tenured professor with over 24 years of experience in teaching various subjects related to Aerospace Engineering. In 2007, he co-developed the "Helicopters" course on the OCW-UPM (OpenCourseWare) platform alongside Professor Ángel Rodriguez.
Ángel A. Rodríguez-Sevillano is a Doctor Ingeniero Aeronáutico, having earned his degrees from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). He is a tenured professor with over 24 years of experience in teaching various subjects related to aerospace engineering. Alongside Professor Miguel A. Barcala, he co-developed the "Helicopters" course on the OCW-UPM (OpenCourseWare) platform in 2007.
Javier Uceda is a Doctor Ingeniero Industrial and a full professor of Electronic Technology at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), where he has been a faculty member since 1986. He earned his doctorate in Industrial Engineering from UPM in 1976. With extensive teaching experience, he has focused on power electronics, contributing significantly to research and academic discourse in this field, with nearly 300 publications in journals and conferences.
José Carrillo is a Doctor in Computer Science and an Engineer of Forests from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). He is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Computer Science at UPM, specifically in the Department of DLSIIS, which focuses on IT Governance, Risk Management, Security, and IT Auditing. Currently, he holds the title of "Ad Honorem" Professor at UPM.
Edmundo Tovar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and is a tenured professor at the School of Computer Engineering at UPM, specializing in the governance and management of information systems. He is actively involved in the management, research, and promotion of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Freda Wolfenden is a Senior Lecturer in Education and Development at the Open University, UK, and serves as the Academic Director for TESS-India. With extensive experience in teacher education both in the UK and globally, she has led significant initiatives including the Masters in Education program at the Open University and a large-scale teacher development program in Sub-Saharan Africa, known as TESSA
Simon Cross is a lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at the Open University in the UK. His academic interests encompass technology-enhanced learning, assessment, learning design, and the overall student experience. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and has been actively involved in developing training programs and resources focused on Learning Design
Dr. Farrukh Salim Khan is a senior lecturer at the Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He possesses extensive experience in secondary teacher education and has actively participated in various state and national level programs focused on both elementary and secondary teacher education.As a member of the TESS-India State Resource Group, Dr. Khan played a pivotal role in localizing Open Educational Resources (OER) and implementing the English MOOC during the 2015-2016 academic year. Currently, he is involved as a member of the Core Group for the state-level School Siddhi program, which aims to enhance educational quality and governance in schools.
Brandi Ulrich is an Instructor in the Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies Department at Anne Arundel Community College. With a strong educational background and industry experience in Business Management and Instructional System Design, she has taught the BPA/ESI 111 course numerous times in various formats, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid.Brandi is skilled in course development and has designed or redesigned several online courses aimed at enhancing student success. Her commitment to improving educational practices reflects her dedication to providing students with effective learning experiences that prepare them for careers in business management and entrepreneurship.
Kipp Snow is an Instructional Specialist with the Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies Department at Anne Arundel Community College. He has extensive experience in curriculum development, focusing on both online and face-to-face course delivery. Several of the courses he has developed are Quality Matters approved, adhering to the 17 essential standards for online education.With a strong background in business operations, Kipp holds an MBA and brings years of practical experience to his role. His expertise in instructional design and educational technology enables him to create engaging learning experiences that enhance student success and facilitate effective teaching practices. Kipp is dedicated to improving educational outcomes through innovative course design and implementation strategies