What we’re about
A Boston-based group of Open edX enthusiasts. You could be an educator, a developer, an entrepreneur, a learner, or really anyone who wants to learn more about Open edX, the open source online learning platform that powers edX.org.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Open edX Virtual Meetup: Blockchain Credentials & AI-Powered ProctoringLink visible for attendees
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Link to register: https://may2025meetup.eventbrite.comJoin us for the next Open edX virtual meetup, featuring two forward-thinking presentations that explore the integration of cutting-edge technologies into online education.
Agenda:
1. Blockchain Credentials Integration for the Open edX LMS via POK
Speaker: Guido Grinbaum, Founder of POK
Discover how POK is revolutionizing digital credentialing by issuing verifiable digital credentials, such as micro-credentials, certificates, diplomas, badges, and proof of attendance, as NFTs on the blockchain. Guido Grinbaum will delve into the platform’s core features, benefits, and its global impact on education and professional certification. Following this, the Aulasneo team will demonstrate the new POK–Open edX integration, showcasing how educational institutions can seamlessly issue POK credentials directly from their Open edX instances.2. Enhancing Exam Integrity with Talview’s AI-Powered Proctoring
Speaker: Vedant Singh, GTM Engineer at Talview
Explore how Talview’s AI-powered proctoring solution addresses the evolving landscape of online exam security. Vedant Singh will present Talview’s intelligent proctoring agent, Alvy, and discuss multi-layered features such as secure exam browsers, secondary camera monitoring, and advanced ID verification. Learn how these tools help maintain the credibility of assessments and enhance user experience, as demonstrated by successful implementations like Cambridge University Press & Assessment.Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for platform administrators, educators, developers, and anyone interested in the future of digital credentialing and exam integrity within open-source learning environments. Register here to secure a slot.
