INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON OER AND ONLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL, RURAL, AND HARD-TO-REACH POPULATIONS

INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON OER AND ONLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL, RURAL, AND HARD-TO-REACH POPULATIONS

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This special issue of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks on Online Learning and Open Educational Resources (OER) for International, Rural & Hard-to-Reach Populations is a compilation of projects spurred by global changes and needs in education.Extending knowledge and education to masses through internet technologies has flourished NN@6 for the last 15 years.The reach of KITS* online education is just beginning to penetrate international and rural populations.OER plus online learning are a powerful set of tools that extend reach and lower costs [1].

This special issue showcases projects and trends which, when combined, are changing the scope and reach of education.