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Title:
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LEARNING IN A CHANGING SOCIETY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL AWARENESS |
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Author(s):
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Kerstin V. Siakas , Elli Georgiadou |
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ISBN:
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972-98947-1-X |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías and Nitya Karmakar |
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Year:
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2003 |
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Edition:
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1 |
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Keywords:
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E-learning, culture, asynchronous learning, open & distance learning . |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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696 |
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Last Page:
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702 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Learning today is no longer restricted to physical entities such as educational institutes, companies and training centres. New technologies and tools offer learners greater flexibility, easier access to information and enable global, asynchronous and life-long learning adjusted to specific needs, circumstances and learning profiles. This paper presents an outline of recent trends in educational and training attitudes across geographical, technological and cultural boundaries. Insights into the importance of cultural awareness in education and training is gained through recent research carried out by the authors on the effects of culture on software quality management as well as through the implementation of distance education programmes. The need to cater for differences in approach, philosophy and culture is presented with indications of future work. |
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