New OER platform for colleges and universities | University Business Magazine

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Summary:

"PanOpen has announced the official launch of its learning platform exclusively based on Open Educational Resources (OER), with nearly 100 pilot programs in place at colleges and universities nationwide. panOpen’s comprehensive application allows faculty and students to quickly and easily use trusted, high-quality materials that enhance their course curriculum and overall learning experience. With additional tools for faculty such as content customization, LMS integration, self-grading quizzes, note-taking, real-time chat and data analytics, panOpen offers a forward-thinking and unique user-experience unlike any other OER platform. January also marks the close of the second investment round led by Zen Group, LLC, bringing panOpen’s total initial financing to $4.5 million. panOpen plans to use the proceeds to support platform development and institutional outreach."

Link:

http://www.universitybusiness.com/news/new-oer-platform-colleges-and-universities

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Tags:

oa.new oa.oer oa.curriculum oa.platforms oa.impact oa.analytics

Date tagged:

01/29/2016, 12:04

Date published:

01/29/2016, 07:04