In today’s world, where equitable, flexible, and inclusive access to education is more important than ever, Open Educational Resources (OERs) offer a powerful and practical solution. Licensed for free use and adaptation, OERs make knowledge accessible to all. Educators can reuse and repurpose materials to meet the unique needs of their learners, whether in classrooms, online environments or self-paced settings.

To kick off this webinar series, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Rory McGreal, UNESCO/ICDE Chair in Open Educational Resources, who will share his insights and experience in:

• the power of reusability, remixing, and repurposing in OER design
• how micro-courses and micro-credentials can deliver fast and accessible ways for certification
• the emerging role of Generative AI in creating and distributing public-domain learning content
• real-life practices and lessons from Canada.

About the Speaker

Prof. Dr. Rory McGreal is a Professor at Athabasca University Centre for Interdisciplinary, UNESCO/ICDE Chair in Open Educational Resources, and Director of the Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI). He is Editor-in-Chief of The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) — Canada’s first open access academic journal.

A pioneer in distance and digital learning, Rory has created innovative online learning infrastructures like TeleCampus and the OER Knowledge Cloud, and led national and international initiatives. His global teaching and leadership experience spans North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean.

Can’t attend live? The recordings will be available soon after the webinar on OE4BW website

This webinar is part of the Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) international mentoring program, which empowers participants to co-create high-impact Open Educational Resources (OERs) aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education. This webinar is for OE4BW developers, educators, researchers, and anyone passionate about open knowledge and inclusive education.