Africa Dot edu: IT Opportunities and Higher Education in Africa

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Maria A. Beebe
Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003 - Business & Economics - 539 pages

Despite serious obstacles, access to Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) such as the Internet is improving in Africa. This book is the first to chronicle and analyze the growth of the Internet in Africa and to especially highlight the role of the education sector in this effort. This unprecedented compilation of scholarly essays provides comprehensive statistics, analysis, and roadmaps for the future of the Internet in African education. Topics covered in the 24 chapters range from digital libraries and country case studies to national information technology policies and e-learning. As a benchmark for e-learning initiatives, AfricaDotEdu answers many critical questions about preparing students to meet twenty-first century challenges.

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Contents

Introduction
1
Higher Education Economic Growth and Information
33
The Evolution of the Internet in Africa
43
Copyright

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Bibliographic information

TitleAfrica Dot edu: IT Opportunities and Higher Education in Africa
EditorMaria A. Beebe
Editionillustrated
PublisherTata McGraw-Hill, 2003
ISBN0070507201, 9780070507203
Length539 pages
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Business & Economics / Careers / Job Hunting
Computers / Information Technology
Education / General
Education / Schools / Levels / Higher
  
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