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Create and Improve Courses with Torus

What is Torus?

The next-generation open platform for creating, delivering, and optimizing adaptive learning experiences. Torus leverages learning science and facilitates research to help educators build impactful courses and advance teaching practices.

Why Torus is Right for You

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Learning Science Built-In

Applies proven learning science to help you design engaging and effective learning experiences

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Continuous Improvement with Data

Tracks student performance in real time, so you can refine your course content based on real learner needs

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Modular and Customizable

Use, adapt, or remix high-quality learning components to fit your teaching goals—no need to start from scratch

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Open and Interoperable

Integrates smoothly with your existing systems and gives you the freedom to customize or contribute to the platform

Getting Involved with Torus

Teach with Torus

SIgn up to start building and customizing your courses in Torus

Join the Community

Discuss new features and provide feedback during our monthly virtual meetings

Explore on GitHub

Dive into our open-source project and contribute to Torus’ development

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Frequently asked questions

We’re here to help with any questions you have about using, customizing, or teaching with Torus.

Why is it named Torus?2025-03-31T16:19:41-04:00

The name comes from the Tokamak reactor—powerful, scalable, and deceptively simple. Torus is built to scale OLI’s success with a lean, maintainable system.

Who are contributors to Torus?2025-03-31T16:20:17-04:00

Torus is a collaborative effort by OLI, ETX, KTH, Inspark, Unicon, WyeWorks, GoGo, IMG Play, and many individual developers, learning engineers, and researchers.

Can a business use the platform?2025-03-31T16:21:03-04:00

Yes! Torus is open under the MIT license and welcomes commercial use and industry collaboration.

Can I connect Torus with my existing learning tools?2025-03-31T16:21:49-04:00

Absolutely. Torus is designed for interoperability and supports LTI 1.3 (LTI Advantage) for easy integration.

Ready to Explore Torus?

Request a demo to see Torus in action and explore how it can help you create, refine, and optimize your courses.

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© 2025 Open Learning Initiative, Carnegie Mellon University. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

© 2025 Open Learning Initiative, Carnegie Mellon University. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

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