The internet and higher education
Subtitle: achieving global reach
By: Alfred P. Rovai
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Witney
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9781843345244; 9781843345251
Subjects: Internet in education
Description: Increase understanding of the major theories, issues, challenges, and solutions related to online distance education. It balances practical advice with a description of the theoretical and research-based underpinnings for the culturally-responsive strategies presented. An important integrating theme is the impact of globalization and internationalization on all aspects of distance education. Consequently, the book examines the implications of global reach and cross-border education and promotes the integration of global learning in academic programs. Addresses the global reach of distance education and associated cultural, linguistic, and accreditation issues; describes the latest online learning technologies, e.g., blogs, wikis, podcasting, mobile learning, virtual worlds, etc.; addresses the culture of higher education and forces that are moving higher education in new directions, e.g., academic capitalism, consumerism, and competition among non-profit, for-profit, and corporate universities; and provides practical, research-based solutions to real-world problems.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-243) and index.
Table of contents: title: Key concepts of global online higher education; title: Global distance education issues; title: Technology and the internet; title: Designing global online programmes and courses; title: Global online teaching and learning; title: Quality assurance and institutional effectiveness; title: Summary and conclusion.