Flat World Knowledge CEO Discusses New Economic Models for Higher Education at 2011 EDUCAUSE Conference

Jeff Shelstad, founder and CEO of Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of open college textbooks, discusses open education’s disruptive economic model and its potential for redefining the future of higher education, at EDUCAUSE 2011, on Thursday, October 20, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

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In a session titled, “New Economic Models for Higher Education: The Joy and Sorrow of Change and the Case for IT,” Shelstad will share insights from the frontlines of open education at the annual EDUCAUSE conference that attracts over 3,700 key decision makers in higher education IT.

Joining Shelstad on the panel is Chris Coppola, president and CEO of rSmart; Louis Pugliese, president and CEO of Moodlerooms, Inc.; and Kimberlee Thanos, principal, Thanos Partners, Inc.

Flat World is a commercial pioneer within the growing open content movement to make educational materials freely available online and accessible to everyone. The company’s open textbook model and digital-first publishing platform significantly lowers costs for students and gives educators the freedom to control content in ways not possible with traditional textbooks.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences and educational forums, Shelstad is on the Postsecondary Sector Board of Directors of the Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.

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WHO: Jeff Shelstad, CEO and Founder, Flat World Knowledge, Inc.
WHAT: Speaker at the EDUCAUSE 2011 Annual Conference. “New Economic Models for Higher Education: The Joy and Sorrow of Change and the Case for IT”
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 20, 2011, 4–4:50 p.m.
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Meeting Room 113A

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Founded in 2007, Flat World Knowledge is the largest publisher of openly-licensed college textbooks for students worldwide. Our mission is to use technology and innovative business models to lower costs, increase access and personalize learning worldwide. Our expert-authored and peer-reviewed textbooks are available in a wide range of low-cost print and digital formats, including a free online version. Flat World Knowledge is a privately-held company funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, and Random House, Inc., among others. To date, Flat World textbooks are used at more than 2,000 colleges in 44 countries. To learn more, visit http://www.flatworldknowledge.com; follow us on Twitter @flat_world; and on Facebook at facebook.com/flatworldknowledge

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17th October 2011