Five challenges related to open and online learning in higher education are presented to this audience since those present are leaders in innovation and leaders in the development of new approaches to teaching and learning who carry within them the potential to transform higher education around the world.
We each carry with us the essential responsibility of engaging faculty, academic administrators, policy makers, non-governmental organizations, and funders in effective action to address these challenges for the long-term benefit of students and potential students and society in general in every region of the globe.
Challenge 1: Committing to equity in outcomes and in access
Challenge 2: Rethinking what we teach so as to support sustainable development
Challenge 3: Strengthening and expanding the use of online, open and flexible education
Challenge 4: Supporting and extending learning for life and lifelong learning
Challenge 5: Strengthening collaboration and co-operation