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Development of Web-based University Courses - A Cultural Perspective
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, , The University of Melbourne, Australia

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet, in Honolulu, Hawaii Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA

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Abstract

Web-based courses at university level provide several advantages and flexibility for students and educators. Presenting course material in such a fashion is a relatively new challenge to educators. Rapid developments in Internet technology has spurred developments in web-based applications and authorware, leading to the feasibility of developing multimedia courseware without having thorough training in the use of hardware and protocols. This paper presents an argument about the importance of cultural issues in a web-based course in a multicultural university. This paper identifies significant cultural issues and discusses studies in progress about students from different cultural backgrounds using web-based courses. The study attempts to define web-based system components from the perspective of effectiveness of course delivery in a multicultural university.

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Kang, K.S. & Corbitt, B. (1999). Development of Web-based University Courses - A Cultural Perspective. In Proceedings of WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (pp. 1546-1547). Honolulu, Hawaii: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 6, 2024 from .

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