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Leading and Managing Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Institutions in Africa

Author : Cuthbert Majoni
Publisher : Vernon Press
ISBN 13 : 1648895433
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (488 download)

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Book Synopsis Leading and Managing Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Institutions in Africa by : Cuthbert Majoni

Download or read book Leading and Managing Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Institutions in Africa written by Cuthbert Majoni and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Leading and Managing Open and Distance E-Learning (ODeL) Institutions in Africa' focuses on e-learning, especially in developing countries in Africa. The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced most educational institutions, including conventional institutions in higher education, to embrace e-learning as a tool to ensure that education is not paralysed but continues to thrive. However, the major challenge has been shifting focus from the conventional face-to-face mode to the e-learning mode. This calls for a change of mindset and a review of practices to ensure success in implementing e-learning. This book has 12 chapters that explore the leadership theories and approaches that influence administrative practices in ODeL institutions, as well as student support within library and information services, the complexities of student affairs, the inclusion of students with special needs, the contemporary issues of innovation and industrialisation, and effective marketing techniques for the survival and growth of tertiary institutions. It is hoped that the recipients of this book can acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to the successful implementation of e-learning.

Leading and Managing e-Learning

Author : Anthony A. Piña
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331961780X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Book Synopsis Leading and Managing e-Learning by : Anthony A. Piña

Download or read book Leading and Managing e-Learning written by Anthony A. Piña and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides state-of-the-art knowledge on how to establish, organize, staff, and develop online education/e-learning programs. It strengthens knowledge of the different technologies, infrastructure and issues necessary for leaders and managers to make competent decisions. It is the most comprehensive guide for administrative practice currently available for e-learning leaders and managers.

Leadership and Management: Case Studies in Training in Higher Education in Africa

Author : Johann Mouton
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 1920677909
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (26 download)

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Book Synopsis Leadership and Management: Case Studies in Training in Higher Education in Africa by : Johann Mouton

Download or read book Leadership and Management: Case Studies in Training in Higher Education in Africa written by Johann Mouton and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a resurgence of interest in training programmes for higher education leaders and management (HELM) at African universities in recent times. Although there have been a few cases of evaluation studies of such programmes in Africa, a more systematic review of the lessons learnt through these programmes has not been done. This book aims to document and reflect on the learnings from intervention programmes at three African higher education councils. It is clear that university leaders face many leadership and management challenges. This is the starting point of the book.

Open Distance Learning (ODL) Through the Philosophy of Ubuntu

Author : Moeketsi Letseka
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781634854030
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (54 download)

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Book Synopsis Open Distance Learning (ODL) Through the Philosophy of Ubuntu by : Moeketsi Letseka

Download or read book Open Distance Learning (ODL) Through the Philosophy of Ubuntu written by Moeketsi Letseka and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Access to higher education in South Africa poses a number of challenges. First, South Africa is said to be one of the most unequal societies in the world, with an estimated Gini coefficient that ranges between 0.63 and 0.69 (Human Sciences Research Council, 2014; Statistics South Africa, 2014). The wealth gap between the countrys rich and the poorest of the poor is both growing and getting worse. Second, UNISA is an open distance learning (ODL) institution that seeks to intervene and manage the above challenges by offering access to higher education opportunities to millions of South Africans, the majority of whom are descendants of sections of society that were denied opportunities to access higher education by a myriad of institutionalised apartheid policies and legislation which were racist and discriminative. With these concerns in mind, the author compiled Open Distance Learning (ODL) Through the Philosophy of Ubuntu, which is a sequel to the authors previous publication, Open Distance Learning (ODL) in South Africa (Nova Publishers: New Nork, 2015); it explores the potential for the philosophy of Ubuntu to meaningfully shape UNISAs ability to deliver its ODL mode of teaching and learning. The philosophy of Ubuntu, which is also known as humaneness and/or human dignity, is an African worldview or normative concept that encapsulates moral values and principles such as kindness, generosity, compassion, benevolence, respect for persons, care and concern for others, as well as human dignity. The book draws on the philosophy of Ubuntu as a guiding conceptual framework to explore ways in which UNISAs vision of an African university in the service of humanity might be meaningfully driven and realised. This collection of fourteen chapters that constitute the book grapples with a wide range of critical questions such as: How might embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu impact UNISAs ability to meaningfully deliver a humane, open distance education to its students in South Africa, on the African continent, and on a global scale? How, for instance, would grounding UNISAs curricular offerings in the philosophy of Ubuntu turn the university into a uniquely African ODL institution? How would embracing the values and principles of Ubuntu shape UNISAs inclusive focus, research and innovative conceptual framework and impertaives, ODL teaching and learning, assessment and quality assurance, communication and public relations profile, among others? Finally, Open Distance Learning (ODL) Through the Philosophy of Ubuntu explores the plausibility of a radical change of mindset from business as usual to business unusual by re-imagining and recasting UNISAs ODL mission through the values and principles of the philosophy of Ubuntu. The book is the second offering of the planned trilogy of books on ODL in Southern Africa. The final volume, Assuring Institutional Quality in Open Distance Learning (ODL) in the Developing Contexts will complete this thought process on ODL.

Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs

Author : Buyuk, Koksal
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522526463
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs by : Buyuk, Koksal

Download or read book Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs written by Buyuk, Koksal and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The face of education is constantly being transformed due to rapid changes in technology. It is imperative that leadership trends and techniques be evaluated in the educational field, particularly in reference to alternative learning programs. Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs is a pivotal scholarly resource that discusses emerging issues surrounding the administration of non-traditional education practices. Highlighting relevant topics that include policy development, quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment systems, this publication is an ideal reference source for educators, academicians, graduate students, and researchers that are interested in the progression of open and distance education.

Sustainable Development in Africa

Author : Walter Leal Filho
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030746933
Total Pages : 729 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Development in Africa written by Walter Leal Filho and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves the purpose of documenting and promoting African experiences on sustainable development, which encompasses both, formal and non-formal education. Sustainable development is very important to Africa, but there is a paucity of publication which documents and promotes experiences from African countries. Due to their complexity, the interrelations between social, economic and political factors related to sustainable development, especially at universities, need to be better understood. There is also a real need to showcase successful examples of how African institutions are handling their sustainability challenges. It is against this background that this book has been produced. It is a truly interdisciplinary publication, useful to scholars, social movements, practitioners and members of governmental agencies and private companies, undertaking research and/or executing projects focusing on sustainability from across Africa. As African nations strive to pursue the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it is imperative to cater for the information needs seen across the continent and foster the dissemination of experiences and case studies, which may support both, on-going and future efforts. The scope of the book is deliberately kept wide, and we are looking for contributions across the spectrum of sustainable development from business and economics, to arts and fashion, administration, environment, languages and media studies.

Trends in E-learning

Author : Mahmut Sinecen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789235421
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Book Synopsis Trends in E-learning by : Mahmut Sinecen

Download or read book Trends in E-learning written by Mahmut Sinecen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a collection of different researches and results on "e-learning". The chapters cover the deficiencies, requirements, advantages and disadvantages of e-learning and distance learning. So, the authors reported their research and analysis results on "e-learning" according to their areas of expertise.

Radical Solutions for Education in Africa

Author : Daniel Burgos
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811640998
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Radical Solutions for Education in Africa written by Daniel Burgos and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the state of open education in terms of self-directed learning on the African continent. Through a combination of conceptual, systematic literature review and empirical chapters, readers will get a research-based impression of these aspects in this area. Apart from presenting existing wider trends regarding open education, this book also reports on effective open practices in support of self-directed learning.

Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development

Author : Nafukho, Frederick Muyia
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799864723
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development by : Nafukho, Frederick Muyia

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development written by Nafukho, Frederick Muyia and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A robust manufacturing sector is a necessity and a sufficient condition for any country’s human and economic development as it creates employment and alleviates poverty. During this Fourth Industrial Revolution era, there is an urgent need in Africa to optimally utilize the existing resources to support manufacturing or else risk allowing the continent to fall behind in the industrial economy. Innovative strategies are needed that can unlock Africa’s manufacturing potential by exploring key areas that may help Africa mature and launch modernized economies that will benefit the developed world’s industrial economy. The Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development examines various innovations necessary for Africa’s economic development including drivers of the manufacturing economy such as education, agriculture, human capital, science and technological innovations, language, politics, and business environments. The book explores strategies to increase Africa’s economic diversity, complexity, productivity, and ultimately competitiveness, and for the continent to realize its manufacturing/industrial potential. Further, chapters focus on African countries’ industrial economies in the African context and facilitating the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This book is a valuable reference tool for government officials, economists, industrialists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the industrial economic development of Africa.

Curriculum Design and Classroom Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466682477
Total Pages : 1669 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Curriculum Design and Classroom Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 1669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational pedagogy is a diverse field of study, one that all educators should be aware of and fluent in so that their classrooms may succeed. Curriculum Design and Classroom Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents cutting-edge research on the development and implementation of various tools used to maintain the learning environment and present information to pupils as effectively as possible. In addition to educators and students of education, this multi-volume reference is intended for educational theorists, administrators, and industry professionals at all levels.

Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799834395
Total Pages : 1829 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs by : Management Association, Information Resources

Download or read book Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 1829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of quality education to students relies heavily on the actions of an institution’s administrative staff. Effective leadership strategies allow for the continued progress of modern educational initiatives. It is crucial to investigate how effective administrators lead their organizations in challenging and difficult times and promote the accomplishments of their organization. Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs is a vital reference source that offers theoretical and pedagogical research concerning the management of educational systems on both the national and international scale. It also explores academic administration as well as administrative effectiveness in achieving organizational goals. Highlighting a range of topics such as strategic planning, human resources, and school culture, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for educators, administrators, principals, superintendents, board members, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and students.

22nd European Conference on e-Learning

Author : Shawren Singh
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
ISBN 13 : 191458791X
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (145 download)

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Book Synopsis 22nd European Conference on e-Learning by : Shawren Singh

Download or read book 22nd European Conference on e-Learning written by Shawren Singh and published by Academic Conferences and publishing limited. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 22nd European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2023), hosted by University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa on 26-27 October 2023. The Conference Co-Chairs Associate Professor Sarah Jane Johnston and Associate Professor Shawren Singh both from University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. ECEL is now a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 22nd year the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet the people who hold them. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting two days. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. It is especially relevant that the conference is being hosted by UNISA this year as the university celebrates its 150th anniversary. UNISA has been a pioneer in first distance and now e-Learning. The conference will also host the final round of the 9th e-Learning Excellence Awards where innovate case histories will be presented. The opening keynote presentation is given by Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa, Vice Principal for the Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation at University of South Africa who will speak on, “The Role of African Feminisms in Shaping a Sustainable Future of Being and Learning”. An afternoon keynote on Thursday will be made by Dr Zolile Martin Mguda, University of South Africa on the topic of “ChatGPT: The first year”. The second day of the conference will open with an address by Dr Isabel Tarling, MD, Limina, South Africa with the title “Developing Digital Standards for Learning and Teaching in South Africa’s Schools”. With an initial submission of 100 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 45 Academic research papers, 3 PhD research papers and 1 Masters Research paper published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Norway, Oman, Perú, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Eastern and Southern Africa

Author : Peter Neema-Abooki
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000426386
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Eastern and Southern Africa by : Peter Neema-Abooki

Download or read book Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Eastern and Southern Africa written by Peter Neema-Abooki and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the critical aspect of quality assurance maintenance of competitive-standards in African higher education. It explores both the micro and macro-levels of continental African higher education regulatory authorities, and analyses different institutional, regional and national practices for moving towards continental quality assurance approaches. Contributed to by scholars across Eastern and Southern Africa, the book considers conceptual, practical, epistemological and policy dimensions of quality and quality assurance, especially in relation to higher education in Africa. It therefore draws on research and local expertise to open up debate about how to assure and enhance the quality of higher education, providing a comprehensive review of eight countries and considers societal challenges. It aims to satisfy the need of more thoughtful and critical works on African education as produced by African educators. The uniqueness of this book lies in integrating both the theoretical and practical dimensions of quality to devise appropriate strategies for ensuring quality and standards in higher education in continental Africa and beyond. This authoritative book advocates for a timely discussion around the prpvision of good quality higher education and research in African universities, and will be of great interest to academics, policy makers, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of higher education, comparative education and African studies.

ECKM2014-Proceedings of the 15th European conference on Knowledge Management

Author : Carla Vivas
Publisher : Academic Conferences and Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1910309346
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis ECKM2014-Proceedings of the 15th European conference on Knowledge Management by : Carla Vivas

Download or read book ECKM2014-Proceedings of the 15th European conference on Knowledge Management written by Carla Vivas and published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world economy in which we are living poses challenges that lead to a realization that 'more of the same' will be difficult to sustain. This provides an illustration that, in order to create new or modified knowledge practices, strengthen customer relationships and thus positively influence customer satisfaction, organizations must be flexible in configuring (combining) knowledge and knowledge structures in a way that is appropriate for delivering value to the customer. It must simultaneously develop effective strategies for updating the knowledge of its staff members necessary for underpinning the creation and delivery of appropriate knowledge services. Thus, unlearning (forgetting) becomes a critical means for organizational success. The ECKM community of scholars has already initiated dialogue that links its particular strengths to innovation issues. This conference aims to further that dialogue by attracting leading edge work that leverages the ECKM community's in-depth understanding of learning and unlearning to better understand knowledge management. Our aim is to stimulate breakthrough research streams linking learning, unlearning and knowledge management. How can organizations tailor, use, and extend techniques and tools from knowledge management for improving their business practices and processes? Building upon existing work on knowledge management (KM) and organizational learning, the conference will promote interdisciplinary approaches from computer science and information systems, business, management and organization science as well as cognitive science. Emphasis will be put on systematic learning from experience, KM tools and KM success factors. A special interest belongs to knowledge management initiatives which are lightweight (i.e., do not place considerable additional burden on users and KM experts), allow an incremental adoption (i.e., do not require large up-front investment before any return of investment is at least visible), and are flexible regarding frequent changes in experts and topics. Continuing the success of the ECKM conference series since 2000, the 2015 conference will provide an international communication forum bringing together academia and industry for discussing the progress made and addressing the challenges faced by continuous learning in knowledge-intensive organizations.

Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Malawi

Author : Kingstone Ngwira
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1504972139
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Malawi by : Kingstone Ngwira

Download or read book Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Malawi written by Kingstone Ngwira and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about quality assurance for higher education institutions in Malawi and is a must read book for quality assurance professionals and experts, higher education institution managers and leaders, quality assurance review team for national council for higher education, and nonquality assurance professionals who want to better understand the quality assurance in higher education institutions. The author is convinced that the aforementioned targets will have much to gain through this unique book, which is being brought out as a tool kit on quality assurance in higher education. The book was developed from a conviction that quality assurance in higher education institutions is the bedrock, heart, and soul of higher education provision and is designed to promote a culture of quality in higher education institutions. In developing this book, a number of literature sources were consulted from other higher education institutions in Africa and in the European higher education area in general and the Malawis National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)s Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Malawis higher education institutions in particular.

Mathematics Education in Africa

Author : Brantina Chirinda
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031139275
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics Education in Africa written by Brantina Chirinda and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about mathematics teaching and learning in Africa during the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has evolved to utilize new technologies in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. It is characterized by the fusion of the biological, physical and digital worlds and embodies a new era of innovation in mathematics education, leading to the rapid emergence of new technologies for mathematics teaching and learning. Because 4IR in mathematics education is happening differently in various parts of Africa, the authors of the various chapters in this volume have positioned their work in their respective local contexts. The chapters address a wide variety of interests, concerns, and implications regarding 4IR and Mathematics Education in Africa. Additionally, a number of chapters address teaching mathematics in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the world. Other chapters discuss the implications of inequalities in Africa that effect mathematics education during 4IR. Chapters also incorporate arguments, observations, and suggestions to, improve and transform the teaching and learning of mathematics in Africa during the 4IR. This book highlights a new era of innovation in mathematics education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, leading to the rapid emergence of new technologies in mathematics teaching and learning. It is a valuable resource for graduate students, people with research interests in the fourth industrial revolution and mathematics educators at any level, including all mathematics teachers; mathematics education curriculum designers and policymakers.

Global Human Resource Development

Author : Thomas N. Garavan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317815904
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Global Human Resource Development written by Thomas N. Garavan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on contributions from leading academics in the field, this volume within the Routledge Series in Human Resource Development specifically focuses on Global Human Resource Development (HRD). Specifically, the volume provides an overview of 17 regions, 85 countries and includes one emerging market grouping, CIVETS. This book examines the role of the state in HRD, the relationship between HRD and the level of economic development in the country or region, the influence of foreign direct investment within the country or region, and firm-level HRD practices within countries or regions. Global Human Resource Development analyzes HRD from institutional and cross-cultural perspectives, making it possible, for the first time, to analyze trends across countries and regions and to draw conclusions about the value of institutional and cross-cultural perspectives in the HRD context. There is currently no book on the market that conceptualizes the discipline of global HRD in this way, making this a definitive book on HRD across the globe of particular interest to researchers and reflective practitioners.