The virtual university
Subtitle: models and messages, lessons from case studies
By: edited by Susan D'Antoni.
Contributors: D'Antoni, Susan.
Edition: [2nd ed.].
Series: Education on the move
Publisher: UNESCO
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 451
ISBN-13: 9789231040269
Subjects: Internet in higher education; Education, Higher -- Effect of technological innovations on; Education, Higher -- Computer-assisted instruction; University extension
Description: E-learning and the virtual university are examples of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a teaching and learning approach and an organizational structure. Both raise issues associated with the phenomenon of cross-border education. This publication explores the related ICT policy, planning and management implications of several new or reorganized institutions of higher education. Three background chapters describe the context: the trends and challenges and the impact of cross-border education. Eight case studies from different regions and representing various institutional models tell the story of their development and relate what they have learned.--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Susan D'Antoni; title: The new century : societal paradoxes and major trends / Gudmund Hernes; title: The university : current challenges and opportunities / Robin Mason; title: A world of borderless higher education : impact and implications / Robin Middlehurst; title: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR), Malaysia developments since 2003 / Syed Othman Alhabshi and Hasnan Hakim; title: Campus numérique francophone, Dakar, Senegal developments since 2003 / Olivier Sagna; title: Universidad Virtual de Quilmes, Argentina developments since 2003 / Juan Carlos Del Bello with the contribution of Jorge Flores; title: USQOnline Australia developments since 2003 / James C. Taylor; title: Athabasca University, Canada developments since 2003 / Dominique Abrioux; title: Kenyetta University : African Virtual University, Kenya developments since 2003 / Magdallen N. Juma; title: L'Université Virtuelle en Pays de la Loire, France developments since 2003 / Henri Ott and Pascal Geeraert; title: NetVarsity, India developments since 2003 / Sugata Mitra; title: Messages and lessons learned / Susan D'Antoni.