Our Resources and Publications

Conference papers and publications

• Mays, T.J. (2017) Towards Open Education at a Private University in Kenya.
• 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. (2017) ‘Bolstering OERs for innovative teacher professional development outreach programmes: the case of TESSA in Tanzania.’ DETA Proceedings, Univ Pretoria
• 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., 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.
• 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. 
• 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

• Agherdien, N. (2017) Towards Pedagogical Improvements in OER: Repurposing for the South. Presentation at OE Global 8 – 10 March 2017. Cape Town.
• 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).
• 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 (OER) through innovative professional development activities. Distance Education and Teachers Training in Africa Conference (DETA) conference. 22- 26 July 2019. University of Lagos, Nigeria.
• 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. 
• 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)
• Mallinson, B. (2015) ‘Moving from Literacy to Fluency – an Academic approach’ 8th eLearning Update Conference (5-7 August 2015, Emperor’s Palace, South Africa) Available online at
• 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)
• Mays, T. (2017) Utlising 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.
• 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.
• 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 ANIE (Africa Network for Internationalization of Education) conference (5-7 October 2016, Accra, Ghana)
• 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)
• 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. (2017) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities. Presentation at OE Global 8 – 10 March 2017. Cape Town.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities at PCF8 conference
• Ngugi, C. (2015) Turning the Ship: OER as Change Agents in Transforming Conservative Education Environments – eLearning Africa 20-22 May, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Ngugi, C. (2014) Open Educational Resources for the African Context: Investing in the Future– LIASA Conference, 22-26 September, Gauteng, South Africa.
• 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 (OER) in support of curriculum transformation at Africa Nazarene University: a participatory action research (PAR) approach – ALARA conference, Potchefstroom, South Africa.)
• Osuigwe, N., Lelliott, T. & Levey, L. (2021). AfLIA / OER Africa Pilot on OER: What next?. AfLIA conference. 19 May 2021.

Institutional workshops

ANU

• 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

BOU

• Butcher, N. (2021). OERs and open licensing: Why it matters to open universities. Online workshop for Botswana Open University.

DUT

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

OUT

• 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..
• Mays, T. (2016). Role and Importance of an Institutional OER Policy .
• Mays, T. (2016) Relevance of OER Within the African ODeL Higher Education Context.

PEBL

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

UP

• 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.

UFS

• 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.

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. (2015) A surprising OER fact – ‘if it’s good for the animals’.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Pedagogical Transformation Grant – presentation to The Hewlett Foundation.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Telling an impact story – ANU.

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

• Highlights of the International OE Global Conference
• 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

​Books and book chapters

• Baijnath, M., Hoosen, S., Butcher, N. and Lelliott, T. (forthcoming). 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.
• 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.
• Lelliott, T., Butcher, N. and Glennie, J. (in press). Approaches to continuing professional development for open education practices in Africa. In Aluko, R. and Coetzee, D. (Eds.) Researching Distance Education in the developing context: Building practice into theory. Commonwealth of Learning.

​Reports and journal articles

• 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.
• Harley, K. (2016) Institutionalization of OER grant Mid-term evaluation
• Hoosen, S. (2009). Communities of Practice. A Research Paper Prepared by OER Africa. Saide.
• 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.
• 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.
• Levey, L. (2015). An Open Knowledge Primer for OER Africa.
• 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.

​Resources

• Butcher, N., Moore A. (2015) COL Understanding OER
• Harley, K. (2015) An Outline of Basil Bernstein's Concepts.
• Hoosen, S. (2010). Gaining ethical consent from patients for content released as OER. Saide.
• Mays, T (2015). OER review and planning tool.
• Ngugi, C. (2016) Why OER for Africa.
• Ngugi, C. (2015) Lessons Arising from the OER Africa Participatory Action Research Agenda.
• OER Africa Comms Team. (2016) Explaining Thought Leadership - Perspectives from the OER Africa Communications Team.