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Enhancing education in the UAE through blended learning
Information Systems Applications in the Arab Education Sector
  • Rana M. Tamim, Zayed University
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
12-1-2012
Abstract

The advent of technology has changed the landscape in post-secondary academic institutions and technology-enhanced university courses are becoming the norm. While Distance Education was previously restricted to traditional correspondence having limited options for student interaction with the instructor and no interaction with other learners, technology's progression changed the context drastically. One of the emerging delivery modes is blended learning which combines the advantages of technology enhanced face-to-face instruction and electronic supported learning. The chapter offers a general overview of the influence of technological development on the post-secondary Distance Education sector and presents the advantages of the blended learning approach. Insights are offered from a UAE e-learning University case study while discussing implications for university professors and faculty members pertinent to instructional design and course delivery. © 2013, IGI Global.

ISBN
9781466619845
Publisher
IGI Global
Scopus ID
84900579407
Indexed in Scopus
Yes
Open Access
No
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1984-5.ch014
Citation Information
Rana M. Tamim. "Enhancing education in the UAE through blended learning" Information Systems Applications in the Arab Education Sector (2012) p. 194 - 207
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rana-tamim/24/