PanOpen Education

10/29/2025

panOpen Education is Proud to Announce the Open Release of Award-Winning Courseware Platform!

Coinciding with the Open Education Conference, we're releasing our platform under AGPLv3, with a commercial license also available, providing a practical roadmap for integrating AI under institutional oversight.

By offering an open, adaptable alternative to closed systems, panOpen enables institutions to design learning pathways that pair powerful technology with the human-centric support essential for genuine academic achievement.

This landmark open-source release empowers institutions to:
✓ Take control across learning materials and digital tools
✓ Govern their own data
✓ Customize capabilities without vendor lock-in
✓ Integrate AI on their own terms

LibreTexts will be among the first to deploy the platform, and the move has drawn praise from leaders across the OER ecosystem. Read the full press release here.

03/05/2025

Let’s continue to recognize and honor the contributions of women, both well-known and overlooked, who have shaped history, society, and culture.

March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations," celebrates the impact of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership—both in and beyond the classroom.

One of this year’s goals is to recognize the achievements and contributions of women educators, mentors, and leaders.

Who are the women who have inspired you?

https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-theme-9-2024/

For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Th...

02/27/2025

How is AI influencing Higher Education? Educators recognize the growing role of technology in the classroom as the biggest change expected over the next five years. As AI becomes more integrated into education, it’s driving a shift toward adaptive learning and personalized instruction, which could fundamentally change the way we teach and learn. At panOpen Education, our tools and platform are built to support this shift by helping educators easily customize learning experiences to meet their students' needs, while also adapting to new and emerging learning technologies.

Technology and AI in higher ed: Insights on trends, challenges, and the future of digital learning in 2025.

02/20/2025

Deliver the course you want!

Our powerful customization tools make it easy to remix, reorder, and tailor course content—so you can create a learning experience that truly fits your needs. Start with one of our fully interactive, ready-to-go courses and adapt it anytime—even mid-term!

✅ Upload lecture slides
✅ Embed videos & audio
✅ Add practice questions
✅ Edit at the line level
✅ Change or add images

Contact us to learn how to deliver content that resonates with your learners and boosts engagement: [email protected]

02/13/2025

Study on the Go!

Our mobile-responsive platform gives learners the flexibility to engage with content anytime, anywhere—whether at home, commuting, or on the move.

With more than 80 interactive OER-based courses covering a variety of subjects, institutions gain the flexibility to provide engaging, adaptable learning experiences. Featuring powerful customization tools, AI-powered tutoring, multimedia resources, and auto-graded assessments, our platform empowers educators to tailor courses to specific learning objectives and audiences.

02/11/2025

Adapted from , American Government 3e is an interactive, fully customizable course with an AI-powered tutor, embedded videos, key term flashcards, lecture slides, practice questions, and auto-graded quizzes!

American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the subject.

This title is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License.

02/05/2025

Adapted from , Principles of Data Science is a dynamic, fully customizable course with embedded videos, key-term flashcards, lecture slides, and interactive practice questions!

Principles of Data Science is intended to support one- or two-semester courses. It is appropriate for data science majors and minors as well as students concentrating in business, finance, health care, engineering, the sciences, and a number of other fields where data science has become critically important.

The authors have included a diverse mix of scenarios, examples, and data types for analysis and discussion purposes. These include both fictional contexts and real-world sources, such as the Federal Reserve Economic Database and Nasdaq. Data sets focus on a range of topics: business, science, and social sciences. Applications include healthcare, physical sciences, demographics, policy, and finance. Data ethics and the emergence of artificial intelligence are covered deeply – both in their own chapters and as consistent threads throughout the course material.

This title is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Licence.

01/30/2025

Our OER-based catalog offers dynamic, ready-to-go Health and Life Science courses that can be easily remixed, customized, and supplemented with your own material. With a comprehensive suite of faculty tools and a dedicated support team, we provide the resources needed to quickly and effectively tailor learning experiences to meet your program's needs.

Explore our full catalog here: https://panopen.com/catalog/
Contact us for a personalized demo: [email protected]

01/28/2025

When students feel represented in their educational materials, they’re more likely to stay engaged and achieve better academic outcomes. With panOpen’s customization tools and growing catalog of OER resources, you can quickly remix, add your own content, and modify materials to ensure relevance and increased engagement for your learners.

Explore our catalog of ready-to-go resources and start customizing today: https://panopen.com/catalog/

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us to learn about the new resources we’re working on or how we can help you find the ideal content for your course: [email protected]

01/24/2025

With AI rapidly evolving, how can institutions balance innovation with the preservation of human-centered values in higher education?

In the inaugural issue of Technē in the Academy, panOpen Education’s CEO, Brian Jacobs, examines the key challenges and opportunities technology presents for the future of higher education. Upcoming articles will expand on the questions raised here, including in-depth interviews with leaders in both AI and academia. Subscribe for valuable perspectives and join the conversation on these critical topics.

Technology, Human Values, and Higher Education

01/23/2025

Adapted from , Introduction to Computer Science is an interactive, fully customizable course with embedded videos, key-term flashcards, lecture slides, and auto-graded quizzes!

Introduction to Computer Science is designed to be both interactive and practical, focusing on real-world applications that showcase how core computer science concepts can be used to solve complex problems. Students will explore foundational concepts, such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems organization, and software development, using an array of engaging, hands-on activities. Introduction to Computer Science also includes advanced topics such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, ensuring students have a solid foundation for continued study and future professional success.

This title is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License.