New models for NREN’s and universities in era of broadband and web 2.0 applications and innovations

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2010

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The presentation reviews models for open-source applications in National Research and Educational Networks (NREN) in Africa. For Sub- Saharan African universities and education providers, open educational resources (OER) offers a new frontier for expanding knowledge by developing mixed models of course delivery (Internet and web-learning as a platform).

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Meeting: UbuntuNet Alliance conference, 17-18 November 2010, Kempton Park
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH NETWORKS, NREN, OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INTERNET ACCESS AND USAGE, HIGHER EDUCATION, UNIVERSITIES, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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