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. Africadotedu chronicles and analyses the growth of the Internet in Africa and especially highlights 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).

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. As a benchmark for e-learning initiatives, AfricaDotEdu can help answer some critical questions about preparing students to meet 21st century challenges. Other books planned in the series are AfricaDotGov and AfricaDotMedia.

"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.