Online Learning on African Archaeology and Heritage
MOOC African Archaeology and Heritage
A MOOC (massive open online course) is a course of study made available over the internet without charge to a very large number of people.
The MOOC African Archaeology and Heritage is the flagship training initiative of the ONLAAH – Online Learning on African Archaeology and Heritage project, designed to address the need for accessible, rigorous, and up-to-date educational resources in the field of African archaeology and heritage management. The course explores the geographical, cultural, and chronological diversity of Africa, introducing key concepts of African archaeology, research methods, conservation practices, and cultural heritage management models. It places strong emphasis on participatory approaches, research ethics, and sustainable development.
ONLAAH – Online Learning on African Archaeology and Heritage
The Heinrich-Barth-Institute is part of this network of academic and institutional partners contributing to the creation and dissemination of accessible scientific content, fostering knowledge exchange and capacity strengthening in Africa and at an international level.
3000 students have passed the Online Learning on African Archaeology and Heritage course between 2023 and 2026 (ca. 1000 students per year). 30 teachers and researchers from around the globe co-create the course.
ONLAAH Podcast
In the ONLAAH podcast you will listen to the MOOC teachers, researchers, heritage managers and others experts related with our subject.