Born in Tokyo, Seishi Ono researches engineering and builds entrepreneurial ventures that widen access to knowledge through technology. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Musashi University and an MBA in Management Systems Science from the University of Tsukuba.
After holding various technical and managerial roles, he is now President of EdTec Japan LLC and Vice-Chair of the NPO Consortium TIES , which designs and operates online learning platforms. He is also President of CyberMate LLC, advancing open access to scholarly information by connecting open science practices with data science tools.
Ono's main passion is large-scale online learning. He saw the late-1990s e-learning boom and the 2013 rise of MOOCs—brief waves that seemed set to transform schooling but left the traditional system largely unchanged. Now he pursues a third wave: decentralizing education by letting learners own< credentials, earn microcredentials, and join data-driven learning communities via new online platforms.
Mr. Ono began academic research in economics focused on the Uno Theory. Although professional obligations shifted his path, he aims to publish his early ideas when possible.
Away from work, he follows a slow-life, slow-work ethos. He relishes shogi strategy and never misses a delicate piece of sashimi or sushi. Age may advance. Yet his curiosity and appetite remain undiminished. He is always eager to connect with friends and colleagues worldwide.
Blog page(in Japanese): Seishi Ono's Blog
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