This was the topic of a debate at the e-Learning Africa 2010 conference in Lusaka in May.
A report on the debate can found at: http://www.elearning-africa.com/newsportal/english/news255.php
I suggest that this be read in conjunction with:
Reisberg, L. (2010) Challenges for African University Leadership Inside Higher Education, July 28
Reading these two papers, I felt a strong urge to be back in university teaching with an online class of international students, including students from Africa, debating this issue – or even more so, working with Africans in Africa to try and tackle the challenges being faced there.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
