Book Review – The Virtual University – Models and Messages: Lessons from case studies

Abstract

[2nd ed.]. E-learning and the virtual university are examples of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a teaching and learning approach and an organizational structure. Both raise issues associated with the phenomenon of cross-border education. This publication explores the related ICT policy, planning and management implications of several new or reorganized institutions of higher education. Three background chapters describe the context: the trends and challenges and the impact of cross-border education. Eight case studies from different regions and representing various institutional models tell the story of their development and relate what they have learned.--Publisher's description. Introduction / Susan D'Antoni -- The new century : societal paradoxes and major trends / Gudmund Hernes -- The university : current challenges and opportunities / Robin Mason -- A world of borderless higher education : impact and implications / Robin Middlehurst -- Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR), Malaysia : developments since 2003 / Syed Othman Alhabshi and Hasnan Hakim -- Campus numérique francophone, Dakar, Senegal : developments since 2003 / Olivier Sagna -- Universidad Virtual de Quilmes, Argentina : developments since 2003 / Juan Carlos Del Bello with the contribution of Jorge Flores -- USQOnline, Australia : developments since 2003 / James C. Taylor -- Athabasca University, Canada : developments since 2003 / Dominique Abrioux -- Kenyatta University, African Virtual University, Kenya : developments since 2003 / Magdallen N. Juma -- L 'Université virtuelle en Pays de la Loire, France : developments since 2003 / Henri Ott and Pascal Geeraert -- NetVarsity, India : developments since 2003 / Sugata Mitra -- Messages and lessons learned / Susan D'Antoni.