Notre Dame University Louaize (NDU) is a private, Lebanese non-profit Catholic institution of higher education.
NDU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and adopts the American system of higher education
The UNESCO Chair on Open Educational Resources (OER) for Access and Success
The UNESCO Chair on Open Educational Resources (OER) for Access and Success at Notre Dame University Louaize focuses on the role of OER in promoting equitable access to education.
Through research and capacity-building initiatives, the Chair aims to improve educational outcomes by making high-quality learning materials freely available. It also explores strategies to integrate OER into teaching practices, ensuring that learners from diverse backgrounds can achieve academic and personal success.
Fawzi Baroud
Dr. Fawzi Baroud is an Associate Professor and the UNESCO Chairholder on Open Educational Resources (OER) for Access and Success at Notre Dame University- Louaize, with over 30 years of experience in Information Technology within higher education.
As a researcher, Dr. Baroud has authored numerous publications on open education, eLearning, and the application of ICT in education. As a strong advocate for open education, Dr. Baroud has positioned the integration of OER as a key strategic priority for the university.
