ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a unique perspective on the participatory role of the marginalized community in the knowledge exchange with our “Community Led MOOCs” by showcasing their ability to foster knowledge creation from the ground, and their contribution to bridging the global local knowledge divide. The novel case of participatory MOOCs with single mother communities in Bario, a remote and rural region in Borneo, redefines the ‘inclusive’ and ‘participatory’ nature of learning by integrating community participation, their learning context and way of life. The outcome is a MOOC module on “Threading Beads” which represents the cultural knowledge preservation effort by the rural single mothers for future generations.
