Below is a list of OER initiatives to which Africa contributes, including institution-specific initiatives. They focus on various areas, including OER adaptation, OER reuse, OER repositories or portals, continuous professional development, and research.
OERu
10 April 2018
The OERu makes higher education accessible to everyone. Coordinated by the OER Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the OERu network of institutions offers free online courses for students worldwide. The OERu partners also provide affordable ways for learners to gain academic credit towards qualifications from recognised institutions.
OERu gives you the chance to study independently, from home, with access to world-class courses from recognised institutions.
Thutong Education Portal
10 April 2018
The Thutong Portal is the online point of entry to a comprehensive array of free educational resources, policy information, and interactive services concerning all aspects of the South African Schooling Sector. It will provide relevant information and services about the South African school curriculum, teacher development, school administration, and management. Thutong aims to facilitate ease of use, enabling users to find and make use of its resources and services in the most intuitive ways possible.