Title :
Distance education in a global age: An international perspective on online learning
Author :
Amant, K.S. ; Flammia, Madelyn
Author_Institution :
East Carolina Univ., Greenville, NC, USA
Abstract :
Online courses can become international learning environments, but different factors can affect the successes of globalized online classes. This paper examines factors of technology and culture that can affect interactions in global learning environments.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; distance education; global learning environment; globalized online class; international learning environment; online courses; online learning; Educational institutions; Kirk field collapse effect; Media; Professional communication; Software; Access; culture; globalization; online eductaion;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference (IPCC), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-2124-3
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2012.6408634
