The Internet and Higher Education —— Achieving Global Reach

----- 互联网与高等教育：实现全球覆盖

ISBN: 9781843345251 出版年：2009 页码：267 Rovai, Alfred Chandos Publishing_RM

The purpose of this book is to 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 issuesDescribes 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