AfricaDotEdu: IT Opportunites and Higher Education in Africa Edited by: Maria A. Beebe, Koffi Magloire, Banji Oyeyinka, and Madanmohan Rao
Book Description Ordering Information: The AfricaDotEdu book is available for purchase from the WSU Press for the cost of $34.95 + shipping (US Dollars). If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact either WSU Press <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Matt Kloes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at the Center to Bridge the Digital Divide via e-mail. [Forwarder's Comment: You might want to ask why the book is not available as a free download on-line or why there is no reduced price for purchasers in the developing world. George] ICTs like the Internet have a huge potential as a positive change factor across a wide range of sectors in Africa - but their diffusion and usage have faced massive challenges in the past. In much of Africa, the situation is now improving for the better - as documented by the newly released book "AfricaDotEdu: IT Opportunities and Higher Education in Africa." The book is the first to chronicle and analyse the growth of the Internet in Africa and especially highlight the role of the education sector. The editors are Dr. Maria A. Beebe (Center to Bridge the Digital Divide, Washington State University), Kouakou Koffi Magloire (managing editor of The Industry, South Africa), Dr. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka (United Nations University, Maastricht, Netherlands) and Dr. Madanmohan Rao (IT consultant and writer, Bangalore, India). What kind of impact is IT having on educational institutions, systems, content and processes in Africa? And what critical roles does the higher education sector play in developing local capacities in pedagogy, research, publishing, healthcare, e-commerce and cyberlaw? These are the two most critical sets of questions facing researchers, educators and policymakers in Africa today, as well as in the development community at large. The themes are scholarly researched and presented by over 25 African writers, providing a uniquely first-hand African view on regional developments. 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 IT policies and e-learning. "AfricaDotEdu" is required reading for academics, policymakers, consultants, students and the development community involved in the foundations and frontiers of education and ICTs, especially in Africa. "The pivotal role played by African higher education institutions in the spread of ICTs in the region is the highlight of this book. As a benchmark for e-learning initiatives, AfricaDotEdu can help answer some critical questions about preparing students to meet 21st century challenges. We invite you to engage the editors as they plan for the book series which includes AfricaDotGov and AfricaDotMedia," said Dr. Maria A. Beebe, Senior Associate for Global Networks at the Center to Bridge the Digital Divide, Washington State University http://www.africadotedu.org/ --- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Via / By / Excerpted / From / Thanks to: http://www.comminit.com/DiscussionForums/sld-9613.html (c)info http://members.tripod.com/~media002/disclaimer.htm Due to the nature of email & the WWW, check ALL sources. http://media002.tripod.com/ Member http://www.carcc.ca/ & http://www.caj.ca "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi) ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/>
