25th ICDE World Conference, Tianjin, China

It was announced at the 24th World Conference held in Bali, Indonesia, that the host of the 25th ICDE World Conference on Open and Distance Learning in 2013 will be Tianjin Open University, China. The conference will be held 16-18 October 2013.

Theme and sub-themes

The theme of the 25th ICDE World Conference is "New Strategies for Global Open, Flexible and Distance Learning", and there are seven sub-themes:

  1. The Culture of ODL
  2. Quality in ODL
  3. Educational Technology in ODL
  4. OER in ODL
  5. Study Support in ODL
  6. The Regulatory Environment and Strategies for Innovative, Open and Flexible Learning
  7. Assisted Learning

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LATEST WORLD CONFERENCE UPDATES:


Vijay Kumar: New Pathways and Promises for Learning Opportunities

Published 10.06.13

This world-renowned proponent of open education will be a keynote speaker at the 25th ICDE World Conference in Tianjin, China, 16-18 October 2013, bringing his unique perspective on innovation and technology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including on the benefits from MOOCs for an institution, and on the changing economics and ecology of education.

How MOOCs are derailing Open Education: George Siemens ICDE World Conference keynote

Published 22.03.13

A pioneer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), George Siemens of Athabasca University, Canada, is one of the impressive list of keynote speakers confirmed for ICDE's World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. Siemens contends that the most prominent MOOCs are failing the ideals of the Open Education movement.

25th World Conference extended abstract submission deadline approaching

Published 11.04.13

The abstract submission deadline has been extended until Friday, 31 May 2013 for the 25th ICDE World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. Cash prizes are also available for papers demonstrating innovation and best practice.

25th World Conference extended abstract submission deadline and prizes

Published 11.04.13

The abstract submission deadline has been extended until Friday, 31 May 2013 for the 25th ICDE World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. Cash prizes are also available for papers demonstrating innovation and best practice.

ICDE Prizes for Innovation and Best Practice

Published 11.04.13

ICDE announces a programme of new prizes for innovation and best practice in open, distance, flexible, online and e-learning. Awards will be presented at the 25th ICDE World Conference in China in October 2013.

Reminder: World Conference abstract deadline and prizes

Published 11.04.13

Abstracts are invited for the 25th ICDE World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. Cash prizes are also available for papers demonstrating innovation and best practice. The conference theme is New Strategies for Global, Open, Flexible and Distance Learning.

World Conference abstract submission deadline approaches

Published 11.04.13

Abstracts are invited for the 25th ICDE World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. The conference theme is New Strategies for Global, Open, Flexible and Distance Learning.

Conference flyer

Published 11.04.13

Download and print copies of the conference flyer including information on keynote speakers and the tentative programme.

25th ICDE World Conference keynote speakers announced

Published 22.03.13

Five exciting keynote speakers are confirmed for ICDE's biennial World Conference to be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, 16-18 October 2013. The deadline for abstract submission is 30 April, and registration online is available.

Invitation to the 25th ICDE World Conference in China

Published 10.02.12

Conference host, Tianjin Open University, China, has released a call for institutions and organizations with an interest in open, distance and online education to send delegates to this world conference, 16-18 October 2013. Please share the attached flyer with your friends and colleagues and help us to make this a truly global event.

The 25th ICDE World Conference - Invitation to participate in a Cultural Exhibition

Published 08.02.13

The 25th ICDE World Conference will be hosted by Tianjin Open University, Tianjin, China 16 – 18 October 2013. In connection with the conference, Tianjin Open University invites all ICDE members to participate in a Cultural Exhibition.

25th ICDE World Conference in China

Published 10.02.12

The 25th ICDE World Conference will be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, on 16-18 October 2013. The abstract submission deadline is 30 April 2013.

25th ICDE World Conference in China

Published 10.02.12

The 25th ICDE World Conference will be hosted by Tianjin Open University, China, on 16-18 October 2013. Tianjin is a coastal city approximately 120km from Beijing.

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