Higher Education Scenario from a Cross-Cultural Perspective: eLearning Implications
Overview & Synopsis
Higher education institutions are crucial in the present. Universities play a role that varies with time and evolves with society. Globalization is changing the world and affecting higher education institutions in all their intrinsic characteristics: personnel, programs, infrastructures and students. Analyzed is the relevant research on cultural dimensions and applies it to higher education institutions focusing the analysis of the impact on eLearning setups. To do so, variables related to organizational strategy, design of curricula and teaching tools are proposed and analyzed from a set of cultural dimensions. Results show that higher education institutions are facing big challenges in their adaptation to multi-cultural arrangements. (Contains 2 tables.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Higher Education Scenario from a Cross-Cultural Perspective: eLearning Implications |
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| Author / Organization | Serradell-Lopez, Enric, Lara-Navarra, Pablo, Casado-Lumbreras, Cristina |
| Subject & Discipline | Higher Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Global Approach |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-191456 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |