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Active Learning

Throughout our courses, students encounter activities, simulations, and virtual labs to help them apply and test their learning.

Intuitive +
Responsive

Our courses are easy to use and navigate and we are always available for any technical questions.

Open + Free

Our courses are available and free for anyone to use on their own. Academic students may have a small fee, usually far cheaper than a textbook.

THE LATEST BUZZ ABOUT OLI

Our innovative platform, inspiring people, research efforts, and events often
make headlines. Here you’ll find our latest news, press releases, videos and
presentations, and media resources.

Upcoming Events

February 15, 2013 Updated Webinar Dates >
February 4, 2013 OLI Anatomy & Physiology Faculty Webinar >
December 28, 2012 Candace Thille at UCLA for “Leveraging Innovations in Online Education” >

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Videos and Presentations

May 9, 2012 OLI Featured at Carnegie Mellon Event in DC >
May 9, 2012 OLI at Open Education 2011 >

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OPENNESS + ANALYTICS

The infinite variety that OERs provide creates challenges for using learning analytics to drive adaptive teaching and learning, support iterative improvement and demonstrate effectiveness. OLI’s John Rinderle and Norman Bier discuss this topic at the Open Education 2011 conference.

PROVEN RESULTS

OLI has completed numerous course evaluations and research studies to
document how OLI can truly revolutionize learning and teaching. Learn more

Quick Fact

The Open Learning Initiative has been studying student learning since 2002