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 in the chapters. 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.
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| About the author |
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Key concepts of global online higher education |
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Copyright and intellectual property rights |
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Globalisation and internationalisation |
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Global distance education Issues |
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Student access to technology and higher education |
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Racial and cultural discrimination |
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Academic capitalism and consumerism |
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Technology and the Internet |
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Generation of web technologies |
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Web educational technology tools |
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Computer-mediated communication |
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Designing global online programmes and courses |
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Global online teaching and learning |
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Teaching and learning strategies |
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152 | (9) |
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161 | (4) |
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Quality assurance and institutional effectiveness |
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Institutional effectiveness |
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177 | (4) |
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181 | (8) |
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189 | (5) |
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Key concepts of global online higher education |
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Global distance education issues |
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Technology and the internet |
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Designing global online programmes and courses |
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Global online teaching and learning |
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Quality assurance and institutional effectiveness |
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| Appendix |
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| Bibliography |
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Dr Alfred Rovai is Professor of Education at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, where he teaches statistics, strategic planning, and program evaluation in an online doctoral program. He has authored more than 50 articles on distance education in peer-reviewed journals, and serves on several editorial boards. Additionally, he is lead editor of a 2007 book and lead author of a 2008 book on higher education.
