Share Paper: Expanding the Global Reach of Online Education: Challenges and Strategies

  1. Leni Casimiro, AIIAS Online, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
Tuesday, June 25 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Saanich 2

Abstract: This paper is an attempt to explore the challenges faced when delivering online education to globally diverse student population. An online course that is offered mainly locally takes on new forms when it caters to international students. International students, those that are widely dispersed around the globe, bring with them distinct needs and ways of approaching the teaching-learning situation. It is important to be aware of these challenges as they could influence their learning potential and the way online courses are designed. Results of surveys and interviews conducted among students and teachers revealed four areas of concern that need to ...