Challenges and Opportunities of E-learning Networks in Africa

Ahmed, Allam Challenges and Opportunities of E-learning Networks in Africa. Development, 2006, vol. 49, n. 2. [Journal article (Unpaginated)]

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Allam Ahmed and Williams E. Nwagwu examine global networks for e-learning networks, with particular interest on the characteristics of the structures adopted by African countries to participate in the new educational strategy, and how these structures are moderated by Africa’s peculiar social and political characteristics. They look at the challenges and opportunities that e-learning networks face in Africa, and then finally suggest how the challenges can be met, in addition to also how the opportunities can be utilized.

Item type: Journal article (Unpaginated)
Keywords: E-learning networks; ICT; education; knowledge transfer; digital divide; strategies; partnership
Subjects: C. Users, literacy and reading. > CE. Literacy.
L. Information technology and library technology > LQ. Library automation systems.
Depositing user: Thembani Malapela
Date deposited: 16 Dec 2015 19:41
Last modified: 16 Dec 2015 19:41
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/28606

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