Edusammus

Edusummus is an open education initiative and digital repository designed to host modular curricula, assessments, and learning resources for higher education and lifelong learning. It emphasizes open licensing, interoperability, and the ability for institutions to customize and reassemble content.

Etymology: The name Edusummus is commonly described as a portmanteau of "edu" and a Latin root akin to "summit" or "top," signaling the project’s aim to bring together educational material at a high standard.

Concept work began in the late 2010s among an international coalition of universities, libraries, and educational nonprofits. A pilot platform launched in 2020–2021, followed by formal governance structures and open standards. By the mid-2020s, the repository hosted thousands of resources.

Resources are modular and openly licensed under Creative Commons. The platform supports interoperability with major learning management systems, standard metadata, multilingual content, accessibility, and competency-based assessments. It also offers an API and analytics for educators.

Edusummus operates as a nonprofit consortium with member institutions, funders, and partner organizations. A steering committee oversees policy, licensing, and quality. Adoption varies by region; supporters cite cost savings and flexibility, while critics note sustainability challenges and resource quality controls.

Related topics include Open Educational Resources, learning management systems, and competency-based education.