Arab Open and Virtual Universities

Authors

  • David Porcaro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2009.54.8408

Keywords:

Open, Online and Distance Education, Public Higher Education, Middle East, virtual and online learning, Arab Middle East

Abstract

The landscape of online and virtual universities has been expanding in the Arab world in the past decade. Enrollments are rising steadily, allowing access to higher education for students at home and overseas. As growth continues, more centralization, institution-created content, and quality assurance may be required.

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Published

2009-01-07

How to Cite

Porcaro, D. (2009). Arab Open and Virtual Universities. International Higher Education, (54). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2009.54.8408

Issue

No. 54: Winter 2009

Section

Countries and Regions

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