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Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology
Learning that takes place via the internet, using a variety of devices to access the web.
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Organizational Knowledge and Administration Lessons From an ICT4D MOOC
Leila Goosen (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3473-1.ch020
Abstract
The undeniable rapid acceleration of both human-centred and technology-oriented advancements in a multitude of industries and fields means that most organizations could greatly benefit from an expansion of coverage into all aspects of organizational research, allowing for a greater breadth and range of content. The purpose of this chapter therefore is to offer insights into key topics, such as organizational structure, strategic leadership, information technology management, analytics, among others, especially as applicable in the emerging areas of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). This chapter will be comprised of content that highlights authoritative research results for researchers, educators, students, professionals, and knowledge seekers all around the world, as these pertain to aspects of organizational growth and development, specifically discussed in the context of a MOOC entitled ‘Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions'.
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Online Teaching: Applying Distance Learning Principles to MOOCs
It is sometimes called is a form of distance education where online courses are delivered over the Internet and can be accessed from a computer with a Web browser. Online courses have content presented using a variety of multimedia elements such as presentations, interactive content, graphics, audio, and video.
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Efficiency and Performance of Work Teams in Collaborative Online Learning
A learning method that provides access to online, interactive, sometimes personalized training on the Internet, Intranet, or other electronic media; its purpose is to develop skills by means of a learning process that is independent of time and location constraints. Learning may be acquired individually or in a group setting.
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