Ngugi, C. and Butcher, N. (2009) A Theory of Change for Open Education Resources (OER) OER Africa/SAIDE
OER Africa, an initiative of SAIDE, has been established to play a leading role in driving the development and use of OER in higher education systems on the African continent. This article reflects the central thinking of Catherine Ngugi, the OER Africa Programme Director, and Neil Butcher, the OER Africa Strategist.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
