Cyberspace, distance learning, and higher education in developing countries : old and emergent issues of access, pedagogy, and knowledge production / edited by N'Dri T. Assie-Lumumba.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Assié-Lumumba, N'Dri Thérèse.

Series:

International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; v. 94.

International studies in sociology and social anthropology, 0074-8684 ; v. 94

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Computer-assisted instruction--Social aspects--Africa--Cross-cultural studies.

Education, Higher.

Distance education--Social aspects--Africa--Cross-cultural studies.

Distance education.

Internet in higher education--Social aspects--Africa--Cross-cultural studies.

Internet in higher education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This resourceful book provides cutting-edge exploration and insightful analysis of educational implications of technology and distance higher education in Africa and Asia, critically examining access, curriculum, pedagogy, externally designed programs, the quest for ownership and strategies for creating a knowledge society.

Contents:

""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Introduction""; ""ICT4D: A Frontier for Higher Education in Developing Nations""; ""Partnership in Higher Education in Africa: Communications Implications beyond the 2000's""; ""Implementing the Online Learning Communities in Africa: A Unisa Case Study""; ""Pedagogical Issues and Gender in Cyberspace Education: Distance Education in South Africa""; ""Distance Learning and Virtual Education for Higher Education in Africa: Evaluation of Options and Strategies""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-280-91473-4

9786610914739

90-474-0460-2

1-4294-0713-1

OCLC:

228170132