E‐learning and Web 2.0: transforming higher education in Africa: Recommendations for successful implementation

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Access to education in developing countries is limited, with less than 5 percent of students in higher learning education compared to the world average of 16 percent. The demand for tertiary education in Africa has not been matched by an expansion of existing facilities and resources; meaning that tertiary education is not offered to significant portions of the population.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2012), "E‐learning and Web 2.0: transforming higher education in Africa: Recommendations for successful implementation", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 26 No. 5, pp. 28-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281211258680