Our Resources and Publications

Books and Book Chapters

• Baijnath, M., Hoosen, S., Butcher, N. and Lelliott, T. (2023). African OER Initiatives in Higher Education: Insights into OER Localisation, Advocacy and Sustainability. In Baroud, F. and Olivier, J. (Eds.) Open Educational Resources and Open Pedagogy in Lebanon and South Africa. Potchefstroom: Axiom Academic Publishers.
• Lelliott, T., Butcher, N. and Glennie, J. (2023). Approaches to Continuing Professional Development for Open Education Practices in Africa. In Aluko, R. and Coetzee, D. (Eds.) Does Distance Education in the Developing Context Need More Research? Building Practice into Theory. Commonwealth of Learning.
• Mhlanga, E. (2023). Enhancing Quality in Distance Education through Research-based Quality Assurance Approaches. In Aluko, R. and Coetzee, D. (Eds.) Does Distance Education in the Developing Context Need more Research? Building Practice into Theory. ESI Press, Pretoria.
• Mhlanga, E. & Sultana, S. A. (2020) OER and Open Schooling. In Mays, T. and Singh, R.K.  (Eds.) Addressing the Learning Needs of Out-of-School Children and Youths through the Expansion of Open Schooling, Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver.
• Glennie, J., Harley, K., Butcher, N., and van Wyk, T. (eds). (2012). Open Educational Resources and Change in Higher Education: Reflections from Practice. Commonwealth of Learning and UNESCO.
• Hoosen, S. and Butcher, N. (2012). Chapter 13 - Experiences of Developing OER-Amenable Policies. In Glennie, J., Harley, K., Butcher, N., and van Wyk, T. (eds). (2012). Open Educational Resources and Change in Higher Education: Reflections from Practice. Commonwealth of Learning and UNESCO.

​Reports and Journal Articles

• Levey, L. (2023). Open Knowledge Primer for African Universities (Revised and Updated Edition). OER Africa.
• Baijnath, M., Hoosen, S., Butcher, N. & Lelliott, T. (2022). OER Initiatives in African Higher Education: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt. OER Africa.
• Baijnath, M., Butcher, N. & Lelliott, T. (2022). Exploring Cases that Highlight Successes with Open Educational Resources. Summary Report for the Network of Open Orgs’ Collaborative Project. OER Africa.
•  Aluko, R., Krull, G. & Mhlanga, E. (2021) Shaping open, distance and e-learning in post school education and training: A call for a revised agenda. In Perspectives in Education, Vol. 40 (1). pp 1 -17
• Hoosen, S., and Butcher, N. (2019). Harnessing OER Practices to Drive Pedagogical Improvement: The Role of Continuing Professional Development. OER Africa.
• Hoosen, S., and Butcher, N. (2019). Understanding the Impact of OER: Achievements and Challenges. UNESCO IITE.
• Harley, K. (2016) Institutionalization of OER Grant Mid-term Evaluation
• Mwamlangala, D. F. (2015) ‘Challenges of Open Educational Resources: A Comparative Study Between Shanghai Open University and the Open University of Tanzania’. Report on Academic Exchange Programme: Shanghai Open University/African Council for Distance Education.
• Levey, L. (2015). An Open Knowledge Primer for OER Africa.
• Butcher, N. (2014). Review of International and South African University IP Policies and Strategies
• Butcher, N., Hoosen, S., and Mawoyo, M. (2015). Open Practices in Higher Education: Trends and Possibilities for Africa. OER Africa and Saide.
• Hoosen, S. and Ludewig Omollo, K. (2010). The African Health OER Network: Advancing Health Education in Africa Through Open Educational Resources. African Journal of Health Professions Education, Vol. 2, no. 2 (Dec. 2010): 21-22.
• Hoosen, S. (2009). Communities of Practice. A Research Paper Prepared by OER Africa. Saide.

​Resources and Case Studies

• OER Africa. (2022). African Teacher Education Network (ATEN) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). African Veterinary Information Portal (AfriVIP) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). OER Term Bank case study
• OER Africa. (2022). Open Education for Eye Health (OEEH) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). Open Education Influencers (OEI) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). Open University of Tanzania (OUT) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). University of Cape Town (UCT) case study.
• OER Africa. (2022). Virtual University of Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) case study.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Why OER for Africa.
• OER Africa Comms Team. (2016) Explaining Thought Leadership - Perspectives from the OER Africa Communications Team.
• Ngugi, C. (2015) Lessons Arising from the OER Africa Participatory Action Research Agenda.
• Butcher, N., Moore A. (2015) COL Understanding OER
• Mays, T (2015). OER Review and Planning Tool.
• Harley, K. (2015) An Outline of Basil Bernstein's Concepts.
• Hoosen, S. (2010). The Use of ICT at Africa University. Saide and RUFORUM.
• Hoosen, S. (2010). The Use of ICT at Kenyatta University. Saide and RUFORUM.
• Hoosen, S. (2010). Gaining Ethical Consent from Patients for Content Released as OER. Saide.

Conference Papers and Publications

• Lelliott, T. (2023). The Case for Openness: Why Academic Librarians Should Embrace Open Education. AfLIA conference, May 2023
• Lelliott, T., Butcher, N. and Glennie, J. (2022). A Contribution Towards Innovating Continuing Professional Development in African Higher Education Institutions. Pan-Commonwealth Forum 10, 2022. OER Africa
• Mhlanga, E. (2022). Supporting Educational Access and Resilience through Digitization of Curriculum. Pan-Commonwealth Forum 10, 2022. OER Africa
• Lelliott, T., Butcher, N. and Glennie, J. (2022). A Contribution Towards Innovating Continuing Professional Development in African Higher Education Institutions. Pan-Commonwealth Forum 10, 2022. OER AfricaMays, T.J. (2017) Towards Open Education at a Private University in Kenya.
• Nihuka, K. A., Mallinson, B. J. (2017) ‘Enabling Conditions for Successful Integration of Open Educational Resources for Professional Development in a Developing Context Institution’. Field Notes DETA 2015 proceedings, Univ Pretoria.
• Muganda, C. K. (2017) ‘Bolstering OERs for innovative teacher professional development outreach programmes: the case of TESSA in Tanzania.’ DETA Proceedings, Univ Pretoria
• Nihuka, K. A., Mallinson, B. J. (2016) ‘Towards OER Integration for Professional Development of Lecturers at OUT’.  Journal of Adult Education JAET No. 20, Vol 1, 2016.
• Mostert, M. L., Delport, P. A., Moore, A. (2016) The Block Builders Educator’s Professional Development Course.
• Mostert, E., Pienaar, M., Moore, a. (2016) Mission Possible: Hybrid with a Touch of Vet Ed.
• Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A., Mallinson, B. (2016) ‘Analytical Insights on the Position, Challenges and Potential for Promoting OER in ODeL Institutions in Africa.’ IRRODL, Vol. 17, No 4.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities at PCF8 conference
• Nihuka, K. A., Mbwette, T. S., Kihwelo, P. F. (2014) ‘Open Educational Resources Initiative at The Open University of Tanzania: Challenges and Lessons Learned.’ Paper presented at the EADTU (Open and Flexible Higher Education) International Conference, 23-24 October, 2014. Krakow, Poland.
• Samzugi, A.S, Mwinyimbegu, C.M. (2013). Accessibility of Open Educational Resources for Distance Education Learners: The Case of The Open University of Tanzania.

Conference Presentations

• Lelliott, T. (2023). Building Capacity in Universities to Harness Open Content Effectively. Presentation at CILT Bi-Annual Conference, 2023.
• Lelliott, T. (2023). The Case for Openness: Why Librarians Should Embrace Open Education. Presentation to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture Namibia, 2023.
• Mhlanga, E. (2023). Enhancing Student Success through Data-driven First Year Experience Initiatives. Paper presented at the Nadeosa Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.
• Baijnath, M. & Butcher, N. (2021). Emerging Insights from African OER Initiatives in Higher Education. Presentation at the Creative Commons Global Summit, 22 September 2021. Johannesburg (online).
• Butcher, N. (2021). OER, Open Licensing, and the Role of Librarians at the Vanguard of the Open Movement. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
• Lelliott, T. & Butcher, N. (2021). Imperatives for Policy and Strategy Change in the Professional Development of Educators in PSET Institutions: Lessons from Experience. Nadeosa Conference. May 2021.
• Lelliott, T. & Moore, A. (2021).  Approaches to Continuing Professional Development for Open Education. OE Global Summit.
• Osuigwe, N., Lelliott, T. & Levey, L. (2021). AfLIA / OER Africa Pilot on OER: What Next?. AfLIA Conference. 19 May 2021.
• Butcher, N. & Lelliott, T. (2019). Recent Research on the Status of OER in Selected UNESCO Countries. UNISA Open Distance Learning conference. 28-30 August 2019. Irene Country Lodge.
• Lelliott, T. & Butcher, N. (2019). Towards Effective Practices for Open Educational Resources through Innovative Professional Development Activities. Distance Education and Teachers Training in Africa Conference (DETA). 22- 26 July 2019. University of Lagos, Nigeria.
• Mhlanga, E. (2019). Employability Initiatives in African Universities: Purpose and Scope. Paper presented at Nadeosa Conference. Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Agherdien, N. (2017) Towards Pedagogical Improvements in OER: Repurposing for the South. Presentation at OE Global. 8-10 March 2017. Cape Town.
• Mays, T. (2017) Utilising Open Education Resources in Support of Curriculum Transformation at Africa Nazarene University: A Participatory Action Research Approach. Presentation at OE Global. 8-10 March 2017. Cape Town.
• Mallinson, B., Augusti, M. (2017) Exploring the Digital Fluency Course for Academic Staff. DETA conference. 22-25 August 2017. Kigali, Rwanda.
• Mallinson, B., Monyemangene, R. (2017) Modelling Openness in Academic Professional Development: Case Study of Developing the Digital Fluency Course at Open University of Tanzania. OE Global 2017. 8-10 March. Cape Town
• Mhlanga, E. (2017) Higher Education in a Digital Age. Keynote at the 5^th ACDE conference and General Assembly. Khartoum, Sudan.
• Muganda, C. (2017) Extension of ANIE work - Mitigating Challenges and Exploiting Successes.
• Ngugi, C. (2017) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities. Presentation at OE Global. 8-10 March 2017. Cape Town.
• Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A. (2016) ‘The Role of Collaboration, Partnership and Participatory Engagement in OER Policy Development: Lessons from the Open University of Tanzania Experiences.’ 7^th Africa Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) Conference. 5-7 October 2016. Accra, Ghana.
• Mushi, D. & Mallinson, B. (2016) ‘Early Experiences of the Course Conversion to OER Process at Open University of Tanzania. OE Global 2016. April 2016. Poland.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities at PCF8 Conference
• Mallinson, B. (2015) ‘Moving from Literacy to Fluency – an Academic approach’ 8th eLearning Update Conference (5-7 August 2015, Emperor’s Palace, South Africa)
• Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A., Mallinson B. (2015) ‘Empirical-Based Analytical Insights on the Position, Challenges and Potential for Promoting OER in ODeL Institutions in Africa’. 2^nd AVU Conference. 1-3 July 2015. Nairobi, Kenya.
• Muganda, C. K. (2015) ‘Bolstering OERs for Innovative Teacher Professional Development Outreach Programmes: The Case of TESSA in Tanzania.’ DETA Conference. July 2015. Mauritius.
• Ngugi, C. (2015) Turning the Ship: OER as Change Agents in Transforming Conservative Education Environments – eLearning Africa. 20-22 May 2014. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Nihuka, K., Mallinson, B. (2015) 'Enabling Conditions for the Successful Integration of Open Educational Resources for Professional Development in a Developing Context Institution. DETA Conference. July 2015. Mauritius.
• Ooko, M., Mays, T J. (2015) Utilising Open Educational Resources in Support of Curriculum Transformation at Africa Nazarene University: A participatory Action Research (PAR) Approach. ALARA Conference. Potchefstroom, South Africa.
• Mallinson, B. (2014) ‘Exploring the Design Science Research Process as an approach to addressing Digital Fluency for Academic Staff at Open University of Tanzania’. NADEOSA Conference. 24-25 June 2014. University of Pretoria, South Africa.
• Ngugi, C. (2014) Open Educational Resources for the African Context: Investing in the Future. LIASA Conference, 22-26 September, Gauteng, South Africa.

Institutional Workshops

University of Rwanda

• Mhlanga, E. (2020). Developing a Quality Assurance Policy for ODL. Workshop at University of Rwanda. Kigali, Rwanda.

Kenyatta University

• Mhlanga, E. (2023). Updating ACDE Quality Assurance Toolkit. Workshop at Kenyatta University. Nairobi, Kenya.
• Mhlanga, E. (2019). Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL). Workshop at Kenyatta University. Nairobi, Kenya.

Africa Nazarene University

• Mays, T. J. (2016) Africa Nazarene University: Revisiting the Business Model.
• Mays, T. J. (2015) Model and Programme Design Support Processes.
• Ngugi, C. (2014) Open Educational Resources for Activity-Based Distance Provision – Daystar University, Kenya

Botswana Open University

• Butcher, N. (2021). OERs and Open Licensing: Why it Matters to Open Universities. Online workshop for Botswana Open University.
• Mhlanga, E. (2022). Building Employability Attributes into the Curriculum. Virtual workshop at Botswana Open University. Gaborone, Botswana.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Mhlanga, E. (2024). Enhancing Quality through the ACDE Quality Assurance Toolkit. Workshop at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. Kakamega, Kenya.

Durban University of Technology

• Lelliott, T. (2021). Demystifying Open Educational Resources. Online workshop for Durban University of Technology.

Open University of Tanzania

• Mays, T. (2016). Role and Importance of an Institutional OER Policy.
• Mays, T. (2016) Relevance of OER Within the African ODeL Higher Education Context
• Mallinson, B. (2016) IEMT Support – Enhancing Teaching and Learning.
• Mallinson, B. (2015) OER Africa and OUT workflow models.
• Mallinson, B. (2015) OUT / OER Africa Collaboration.
• Mallinson, B. (2015) Transforming Existing Course to OER at OUT.
• Mallinson, B and Ngugi, C (2015). OER Africa: Participatory Action Research Grant (PAR).
• Mallinson, B. (2014). OUT OER Institutional Analysis Workshop.

Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning

• Mhlanga, E. (2019). Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning Workshop. Nairobi, Kenya.

University of Pretoria

• Abernathy, D. (2016) Draft OER Policy for Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria.
• Abernathy, D. (2016) PAR paper based on findings of 1^st year block teaching experiences.
• Mallinson, B. (2016)  Vet Ed Africa Workshop. Onderstepoort, October 2016.
• Moore, A. (2016) Onderstepoort Bosberaad status report.
• Moore, A. et al (2015) Collaboration Deans Forum Proposal.

University of Free State

• Butcher, N. (2016) Open Licensing of Intellectual Property: Considerations for the University of the Free State Intellectual Property Policy.
• Butcher, N. (2016) Reconceptualization of Tutoring at the University of the Free State: Report of a Workshop.

Other Workshops

• Mhlanga, E. (2024). Trends in Higher Education & Implications for Quality. Workshop at Eswatini Council of Higher Education. Mbabane, Eswatini.
• Mhlanga, E. (2024). Mainstreaming Open Distance Learning through Policy. Workshop at Malawi College of Distance Education. Blantyre, Malawi.
• Mhlanga, E. (2023). Digitization of the Secondary School Curriculum: Workshop at Emlalatini Development Centre. Mbabane, Eswatini

OER Africa Convening

• Bawa, A. K. (2016) The Major Challenges Facing Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa .
• Butcher, N. (2016) PAR Reflections (Doc).
• Da Costa, P. (2016) Video on Communications Strategy for OER Africa.
• Du Toit, P. (2016) Action Research as Innovative Means to Self-Study: A Quest for 'Thinking Out of My Box'!
• Harley, K. (2016) Pedagogical Transformation.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Participatory Action Research Grant.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) 2016 OER Africa Convening: Report of Proceedings.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Emerging Lessons from the OER Africa Institutional Engagement Grant.
• Samzugi, A. (2016) Role of OER in Supporting Pedagogical Transformation at the Open University of Tanzania..
• University of the Free State (2016). Curriculum Delivery and Innovation: Supporting Staff and Students in the Use of Technology at the UFS.

OER Africa Presentations for Hewlett Foundation

• Glennie, J. (2016) A Brief to The Hewlett Foundation.
• Moore, A. (2016) Onderstepoort Progress – A Briefing to Hewlett Foundation.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Pedagogical Transformation Grant – presentation to The Hewlett Foundation.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Telling an Impact Story – ANU.
• Ngugi, C. (2015) A Surprising OER Fact – ‘If it’s Good for the Animals’.

Institutional pages

ANU

• New Business Model
• Utilising Open Educational Resources (OER) in Support of Curriculum Transformation at Africa Nazarene University
• Introduction to Christian Ethics (UCC204).
• Policy on OER Integration into ODeL and Campus-based Provision.
• Opening Learning at the Africa Nazarene University: A Case Study.

OUT

• Digital Fluency Course for Academics: Module 1 - Digital Fundamentals.
• Digital Fluency Course: Module 2 - Working with OER.
• Digital Fluency Course: Module 3 - Learning Design and Development for Online/Blended Provision.
• Digital Fluency Course: Module 4 - Academic Integrity in a Digital Age.
• Digital Fluency Course: Module 5 - Storage and Access of Digital Resources.
• OUT OER Policy
• Accessibility of Open Educational Resources for Distance Education Learners: The Case of the Open University of Tanzania
• Early Experiences of the Course Conversion to OER Process at Open University of Tanzania
• Open Educational Resources Initiative at the Open University of Tanzania: Challenges and Lessons Learned
• Challenges of Open Educational Resources: A Comparative Study Between Shanghai Open University and the Open University of Tanzania
• Analysis Tool from the OUT Institutional Analysis Workshop.
• Institutional Repository.
• OER - Journey at the Open University of Tanzania.

UFS

• OER Africa - Academic Professional Development Resources

Newsletter Articles

Refer to Articles and Updates for newsletters posted to the OER Africa website

• Innovative Digital Fluency Course for Academic Staff at the Open University of Tanzania
• The “Wild Google Search”: An OER Perspective  (Introduction to the new PAR grant within the context of OER Africa’s previous work, demonstrating storytelling techniques acquired in the Hewlett Communications Academy)
• Review of University Intellectual Property Policies and Strategies
• Africa Nazarene University Adopts OER Policy
• Open Education Global 2016 Conference
• Open University of Tanzania Takes Stock of OER Experience at High Level Forums
• Global Trends in Technology in Higher Education: SARUA Vice Chancellors' Leadership Dialogue
• Africa Nazarene University Adopts OER Policy