The development and support of open educators worldwide are critical to the sustainable global expansion of open education. Open Education Global (OEGlobal)’s role as an open education steward is to facilitate and connect open education players across the ecosystem. We foster knowledge exchange by connecting open education novices to experts. We advance sustainable systemic change and open policies by connecting grassroots practitioners to decision-makers. We amplify impact by connecting with other international organizations engaged in open education work. We connect local open education efforts to global ones.
The guiding document behind OEGlobal’s activities is the Strategic Vision 2030. Building communities around shared goals and challenges, knowledge exchange, and showcasing solutions is part of that mission.
Global Community
On a global level, supporting and growing the community of people interested in and actively advancing open education is vital. OEGlobal Connect provides a safe space to discuss, ask and share ideas and experiences. OEGlobal Voices has been developed to inspire the global community by learning from those working deep within it. OEGlobal Live is another forum to discuss hot topics and showcase alternative practices and solutions.
OEGlobal Connect
OEGlobal Connect is a discussion space for the global open education community to chat, share, collaborate, and explore the diverse subjects related to Open Education.
OEGlobal Voices
The OEGlobal Voices podcast features conversations with open education innovators and leaders. Each episode aims to inspire the global community with the experiences of others.
OEGlobal Live
OEGlobal Live is a regular series of candid, open conversations hosted by Alan Levine. Guests are the many extraordinary open educators who discuss their work and open solutions.
Regional Communities
While there is much in common about open education globally, there are also regional differences. Language, culture, education systems, and priorities differ. The forms of open education and the ways in which it is implemented vary. Initial adoptions are often very local, and as use matures, synergies and opportunities for collaboration and partnership frequently start within a specific region, broadening to include others gradually.
In recognition, OEGlobal operates regional nodes that provide a local forum for supporting open education in a specific region. Currently, OEGlobal has two regional nodes. Additional regional nodes are planned and built in response to and in consultation with members in various parts of the world.
To find out more and participate in these regional nodes:
OELATAM Regional Node
The OELATAM Regional Node is an OEGlobal regional node supporting open education in nine Latin American countries.
It gathers experts leading open education in the region. Each expert shares their extensive experience and practices in the field, according to the particular needs of their environment.
CCCOER
CCCOER, or the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources, is an OEGlobal regional node primarily focused on supporting the adoption and use of open educational policies, practices, and resources by community colleges across the USA and Canada.