Rwanda National Framework on MOOCs and OER

Considering the changes taking place in HE it is important for Rwandan institutions to remain relevant both nationally  and  on  the  global stage.  Rwanda  HE  institutions  need  to  review  current  offerings  and  devise ways  to  make  study  options  cost  effective,  flexible,  that  embrace  technology  and  that  are  transferable. Universities and colleges should experiment to see which open education strategies, including the use of OER, OCW and MOOCs, result in improved access to quality education for all Rwandans, no matter their socio-economic background, nor their access to HE campuses. To this end the Government of Rwanda has developed a policy environment that fully supports embracing open education principles and practices.