Mission Statement

The mission of the OCW Consortium is to advance education and empower people worldwide through opencourseware.

OpenCourseWare Definition

An OpenCourseWare is a free and open digital publication of high-quality educational materials, organized as courses.

OpenCourseWare Goals

1. Ensure the long-term sustainability of opencourseware projects by identifying ways to improve effectiveness and reduce costs.
2. Extend the reach and impact of opencourseware by encouraging the adoption and adaptation of open educational materials around the world.
3. Foster the development of additional opencourseware projects.

Consortium Priorities

Mission and Goals Development Documentation

Draft mission statement from the September 2005 Consortium meeting.
Draft opencourseware definition from the September 2005 Consortium meeting.
Draft consortium goals from the September 2005 Consortium meeting.
Draft consortium priorities from the September 2005 Consortium meeting.