WGU & the Open edX Project: Scaling Solutions to Accelerate Access to Competency-Based Learning

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📅 Date & Time: March 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM MT / 1:00 PM ET (1-hour webinar)
📍 Location: Zoom – Register here: https://wguwebinar.eventbrite.com

Panelists:

Stephanie Khurana – CEO, Axim Collaborative
Ed Zarecor – VP of Engineering, Open edX Project
Courtney McBeth – Chief Academic Officer & Provost, WGU
David Morales – CIO & SVP of Technology, WGU
Amber Garrison Duncan – EVP & COO, Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN)

About This Event: 

Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring Western Governors University’s expanded contributions to the Open edX platform and how these advancements support competency-based education. This session will highlight new technology features, best practices for faculty and curriculum designers, and key considerations when adopting CBE approaches.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ WGU’s use of the Open edX platform and plans for contribution

✅ The impact of leveraging the open source technology for learners and institutions

✅ Specific tools and functionalities that streamline the authoring of CBE programs

✅ Technology considerations for implementing CBE at scale

✅ How the Open edX platform supports flexible, scalable competency-based learning initiatives

✅ Key challenges and solutions for institutions adopting CBE models

Format:

🎤 Panel Conversation – hear from experts on how the Open edX platform is transforming CBE and learn how these tools can be leveraged at your institution.👉 Register here to secure your seat!

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