Globalized e-learning cultural challenges / Andrea Edmundson [editor].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Edmundson, Andrea, 1955-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Virtual reality in education--Cross-cultural studies.

Virtual reality in education.

Internet in education--Cross-cultural studies.

Internet in education.

Distance education--Computer-assisted instruction--Cross-cultural studies.

Distance education.

Multicultural education--Computer-assisted instruction.

Multicultural education.

Intercultural communication.

Distance education--Computer-assisted instruction.

Genre:

Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

xiv, 357 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Hershey, PA : Information Science Pub., [2007]

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

Section I The Big Picture: Culture and E-Learning from Global Perspectives

Chapter I The Meaning of Culture in Online Education: Implications for Teaching, Learning, and Design / Chun-Min Wang, Thomas C. Reeves 1

Chapter II Challenges to Implementing E-Learning in Lesser-Developed Countries / Bolanle Olaniran 18

Chapter III Designing Quality Online Education to Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding / Youmei Liu 35

Chapter IV African Education Perspectives on Culture and E-Learning Convergence / Wanjira Kinuthia 60

Chapter V Intercultural Dimensions in the Information Society: Reflections on Designing and Developing Culturally-Oriented Learning / Nektaria Palaiologou 74

Section II Western Philosophies and Theoretical Foundations in E-Learning

Chapter VI Theorizing and Realizing the Globalized Classroom / Steve McCarty 90

Chapter VII Do the Philosophical Foundations of Online Learning Disadvantage Non-Western Students? / David Catterick 116

Chapter VIII Theorizing a Multiple Cultures Instructional Design Model for E-Learning and E-Teaching / Lyn Henderson 130

Section III Language and Semiotics

Chapter IX How to Globalize Online Course Content / Martin Schell 155

Chapter X E-Learning Localized: The Case of the OOPS Project / Meng-Fen Grace Lin, Mimi Miyoung Lee 168

Chapter XI What Can Cave Walls Teach Us? / Ruth Gannon Cook, Caroline M. Grawford 187

Chapter XII Electronic Paralanguage: Interfacing with the International / Katherine Watson 209

Section IV Addressing Issues of Cross-Cultural Instructional Design

Chapter XIII Adapting E-Learning Across Cultural Boundaries: A Framework for Quality Learning, Pedagogy, and Interaction / Catherine McLoughlin 223

Chapter XIV Universal Design for Culturally-Diverse Online Learning / Jane H. Eberle, Marcus D. Childress 239

Chapter XV Beyond Localization: Effective Learning Strategies for Cross-Cultural E-Learning / Patrick Dunn, Alessandra Marinetti 255

Chapter XVI The Cultural Adaptation Process (CAP) Model: Designing E-Learning for Another Culture / Andrea Edmundson 267

Chapter XVII Communication Barriers and Conflicts in Cross-Cultural E-Learning / Rita Zaltsman 291

Chapter XVIII Multi-Cultural E-Learning Teamwork: Social and Cultural Characteristics and Influence / Datta Kaur Khalsa 307

Chapter XIX Modern Technology and Mass Education: A Case Study of a Global Virtual Learning System / Ahmed Ali 327

Chapter XX The Treasure Trove / Andrea Edmundson 341.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1599043017

1599043025

1599043033

OCLC:

68624107

Publisher Number:

9781599043029