Globalized E Learning Cultural Challenges

Author : Edmundson, Andrea
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1599043033
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Globalized E-Learning Cultural Challenges written by Edmundson, Andrea and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2006-07-31 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book's purpose is to inform educators and instructional designers of issues and cultural misunderstandings that could hinder the effective transfer of knowledge when e-learning is exported to other cultures. Addressing these cultural challenges will enhance the effectiveness of e-learning, thereby supporting the societal benefits of increased access to education at a global level"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Edmundson, Andrea
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466618868
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cases on Cultural Implications and Considerations in Online Learning written by Edmundson, Andrea and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expectations – of life, work, education, and so forth – are rooted in cultural values. As a result, access to an engagement with online learning is a culture-bound experience. Cases on Cultural Implications and Considerations in Online Learning illustrates ways in which to reach and engage learners across cultures by using online learning that accommodates cultural differences and preferences. This casebook helps online educators understand what cultural expectations their students have before they create online programs and tailor their instructional designs for multicultural and international learners.

Author : Khan, Badrul H.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799876098
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Implementation of E-Learning Frameworks written by Khan, Badrul H. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As schools continue to explore the transition from traditional education to teaching and learning online, new instructional design frameworks are needed that can support with the development of e-learning content. The e-learning frameworks examined within this book have eight dimensions: (1) institutional, (2) pedagogical, (3) technological, (4) interface design, (5) evaluation, (6) management, (7) resource support, and (8) ethical. Each of these dimensions contains a group of concerns or issues that need to be examined to assess and develop an institutions e-capability in order to introduce the best e-learning practices. Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Implementation of E-Learning Frameworks presents global perspectives on the latest best practices and success stories of institutions that were able to effectively implement e-learning frameworks. An e-learning framework is used as a guide to examine e-learning practices in countries around the globe to reflect on opportunities and challenges for implementing quality learning. In this book, therefore, tips for success factors and issues relevant to failures will be presented along with an analysis of similarities and differences between several countries and educational lessons. While highlighting topics such as course design and development, ICT use in the classroom, and e-learning for different subjects, this book is ideal for university leaders, practitioners in e-learning, continuing education institutions, government agencies, course developers, in-service and preservice teachers, administrators, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students seeking knowledge on how e-learning frameworks are being implemented across the globe.

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Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cases on Globalized and Culturally Appropriate E-learning written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers a multitude of cases illustrating the different challenges faced when offering e-learning to learners of other cultures and, most importantly, how issues are resolved"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Kidd, Terry T.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1599047764
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Information Technology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues written by Kidd, Terry T. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a source for definitions, antecedents, and consequences of social informatics and the cultural aspect of technology. It addresses cultural/societal issues in social informatics technology and society, the Digital Divide, government and technology law, information security and privacy, cyber ethics, technology ethics, and the future of social informatics and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Lazarinis, Fotis
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1616927909
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on E-Learning Standards and Interoperability: Frameworks and Issues written by Lazarinis, Fotis and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Standards and Interoperability: Frameworks and Issues promotes the discussion of specific solutions for increasing the interoperability of standalone and Web-based educational tools. This book investigates issues arising from the deployment of learning standards and provides relevant theoretical frameworks and leading empirical research findings. Chapters presented in this work are suitable for practitioners and researchers in the area of educational technology with a focus on content reusability and interoperability.

Author : Michael G. Moore
Publisher : Stylus Publishing (VA)
ISBN 13 : 9781579228569
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Online Learning written by Michael G. Moore and published by Stylus Publishing (VA). This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume contains 17 essays on the role of culture in online learning. Educators from around the world explore definitions of culture; diversity and designing a learning support system; the experience of Taiwanese students, teaching assistants, and North American instructors in a second-language teaching environment; facilitating learning, mentoring, and professional development; learning design and cultural identity, beliefs, values, gender, and technology; visual culture; leadership challenges in online education; quality issues; and research on culture and online learning."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1609601017
Total Pages : 2930 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Virtual Communities: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-10-31 with total page 2930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the development, design, and utilization of virtual organizations and communities and the resulting impact of these venues.

Author : Insung Jung
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000978648
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Online Learning written by Insung Jung and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture plays an overarching role that impacts investment, planning, design, development, delivery, and the learning outcomes of online education. This groundbreaking book remedies a dearth of empirical research on how digital cultures and teaching and learning cultures intersect, and offers grounded theory and practical guidance on how to integrate cultural needs and sensibilities with the innovative opportunities offered by online learning. This book provides a unique analysis of culture in online education from a global perspective, and offers:* An overview of the influences that culture has on teaching, online learning, and technology* Culture-sensitive instructional design strategies and teaching guidelines for online instructors and trainers * Facilitation and support strategies for online learners from different cultures * An overview on issues of design, development, communication, and support from a cross-cultural perspective* An overview of how online education is perceived, planned, implemented, and evaluated differently in various cultural contextsWritten by international experts in the field of online learning, this text constitutes with a comprehensive comparative introduction to the role of culture in online education. It offers essential guidance for practitioners, researchers, instructors, and anyone working with online students from around the world. This text is also appropriate for graduate-level Educational Technology and Comparative and International Learning programs.

Author : Keengwe, Jared
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466650249
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education and Corporate Training written by Keengwe, Jared and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book brings together researchers who study and professionals who design and deliver online training across cultures in both higher education and corporate training settings to share paradigms, perspectives, insights, best practices, challenges and best practices"--Provided by publisher.