Carnegie Mellon University

Open Learning Initiative

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The Open Learning Initiative (OLI) is a flagship project of The Simon Initiative. It provides textbook-replacement courseware built upon principles gleaned from decades of research in three CMU’s strengths: cognitive science, computer engineering and human-computer interaction.

OLI provides materials that can be used in face-to-face, online, or hybrid classes. It’s a platform for delivering high-quality materials with the ability to facilitate groundbreaking research — in technology enhanced learning, data science, learning behavior and more.

The goals of OLI are:

  • Application of learning science for evidence-based instruction
  • Improved student outcomes from nonprofit higher education
  • Improve learning and teaching through science

Learn more: Open Learning Initiative