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New Developments In E-Learning Through Multi-Institutional Collaborations – A Case Study Of The Hkcyberu

In: Challenges In Information Technology Management

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  • RONNIE CHEUNG

    (Department of Computing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China)

  • PAMELA LAM

    (International Graduate School of Business, University of South Australia Adelaide, SA5001, Australia)

Abstract

Hong Kong CyberU (HKCyberU) is a company co-founded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPolyU) and the Pacific Century CyberWorks (PCCW). As universities are investing in e-learning for Asynchronized Learning Networks (ALN), HKCyberU provides a business model for developing ALN in the Asia Pacific Rim. HKPolyU provides expertise and academic awards in professional education; PCCW provides investment, technical infrastructure, support, broadband capabilities, marketing and administration of courses. In addition to offering various HKPolyU awards, HKCyberU has developed strategic alliance with a number of universities in overseas and China to offer asynchronized/web supporting learning network. As higher education institutions are planning to finance e-Learning courses, HKCyberU model provides a good example of developing and offering courses online in Hong Kong and China.

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  • Ronnie Cheung & Pamela Lam, 2008. "New Developments In E-Learning Through Multi-Institutional Collaborations – A Case Study Of The Hkcyberu," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Man-Chung Chan & Ronnie Cheung & James N K Liu (ed.), Challenges In Information Technology Management, chapter 26, pages 175-181, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789812819079_0026
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