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

Authors

  • Karen Vignare University of Maryland University College
  • Christine Geith Michigan State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v17i2.371

Keywords:

Open Educational Resources, Africa, agriculture, WikiEducator, curriculum development, higher education, OpenCourseWare, OER, open content, open technology platforms, food, development, open knowledge, research, international, AgShare, parti

Abstract

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 for the last 15 years. The reach of 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.

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Published

2013-07-19

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Online Learning and Open Educational Resources for International, Rural and Hard-to-Reach Populations

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