In May 2023, OpenLearning made history by introducing the first embedded AI Assistant, utilizing Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI Service and GPT-4 APIs. This marked a significant advancement in AI integration in education. During the OpenLearning Forum on December 7, the platform unveiled the groundbreaking OpenLearning AI Course Builder. 

OpenLearning, one of the world’s leading AI-powered learning platforms, enables 220 universities, colleges and corporations to deliver short courses, micro-credentials and online degrees to over 3.5 million learners worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney Australia, OpenLearning established its regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur in 2015 and has since expanded across the Malaysian education sector. 

This tool empowers educators to efficiently create customized, high-quality courses across diverse topics and industries, accelerating the entire course development process. As part of OpenLearning’s suite of AI Assistant tools, the AI Course Builder exemplifies a commitment to combining educator input with generative AI-powered course authoring tools, emphasizing learning design best practices and content generation.

OpenLearning has emerged as a game-changer in the field of education and training, offering a transformative experience for both providers and learners. This AI-powered learning platform has revolutionized the way courses are created, delivered, and marketed, making the process seamless and effective. 

Exploring the Future: OpenLearning's AI in Education Forum Highlights

From innovative new features such as effortless course creation, dynamic content delivery, and data-driven insights to fostering global accessibility and shaping the landscape of online education, the OpenLearning Forum covered how technology is revolutionizing the learning experience. 

The virtual OpenLearning Forum: AI in Education & the Future of Learning, held on December 7, 2023, drew over 2,400 participants globally. The event featured an introduction, an end-to-end showcase of the AI Course Builder and AI Assistant tools, a future-focused panel on AI in education, and concluded with the OpenLearning Awards 2023 Ceremony. Notable experts from institutions such as Western Sydney University, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, and the University of South Australia participated, discussing the transformative impact of AI on education and its role in shaping the future of learning. 

The forum provided a platform for engagement with pioneering educators, researchers, and industry leaders, exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the lifelong learning ecosystem.

This year marks the inaugural OpenLearning Awards, recognizing and supporting the growing customer base and global community. Here are the winners and finalists in key categories:

1. Best Learning Experience Design

   - Winner: Western Sydney University, Australia

   - Course: Setting Your Path to Net Zero

   - Finalists:

   - CEO Training Program by Career Calling International, Australia

   - Business Intelligence and Database by Deakin University, Australia

2. Best Talent Development Program

   - Winner: University of Wollongong, Australia

   Course: Gerontological Nursing Competencies Program

   - Finalists:

   - The Future Professional: Crossing the Bridge - Industry, Academia, and You by RMIT University, Australia

   - Introduction to Research for Healthcare Professionals by Universiti Malaya

3. Outstanding Course Design with AI Assistant

   - Winner: University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia

   Course: Credit Award System through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

   - Finalists:

   - OpenLearning AI Pilot: Path to Net Zero by Western Sydney University, Australia

4. OpenLearning Global Innovation

   - Winner: REBUNG Project, University Malaya Cancer Research Institute, Malaysia

   Course: Cancer Care in Primary Care

   - Finalists:

   - Data Structures by Charles Sturt University, Australia

   - "One Health" Operationalisation: Responding to Emerging Threats of Zoonotic Pandemic by Hayat Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

The OpenLearning Forum concluded with special recognition for the 2023 OpenLearning Certified Educator Program (OCEP) graduates. OCEP, a foundational program focusing on education, online course design, and development, recently received the prestigious Diamond Award at the LearnX Awards 2023 for Best eLearning Design - Best Free eLearning Resource.

Experience the power of OpenLearning with a complimentary 30-day trial, offering full access to its robust features and AI Assistant tools. As an added bonus, enjoy AI credits worth AU$50 to enhance your online teaching experience. 

To claim this special offer, visit  https://solutions.openlearning.com/  or reach out to OpenLearning at [email protected] 

Register to join the OpenLearning Certified Educator Program (OCEP), you'll become part of a global community of innovative educators. Be among the first to access virtual workshops and training resources of the evolving landscape of online education. Don't miss out on this chance to shape the future of learning with OpenLearning!

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