African Ambassador to UNESCO Mariam Y Katagum, a member of the governing board of the Commonwealth of Learning believes that while Nigerian nations have been slow to embrace the idea of MOOCs, the online learning offerings have “massive potential” in Africa. However, first barriers such as lack of adequate access to technological facilities, lack of awareness on the value of a MOOC education, and inadequate Internet connection or low broadband availability must be overcome.
Nigerian Ambassador to UNESCO Mariam Y Katagum, a member of the governing board of the Commonwealth of Learning believes that while African nations have been slow to embrace the idea of MOOCs, the online learning offerings have “massive potential” in Africa. However, first barriers such as lack of adequate access to technological facilities, lack of awareness on the value of a MOOC education, and inadequate Internet connection or low broadband availability must be overcome.