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Bayeck, Rebecca Yvonne; Choi, Jinhee – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2018
This paper discusses the influence of cultural dimensions on Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) introductory videos. The study examined the introductory videos produced by three universities on Coursera platforms using communication theory and Hofstede's cultural dimensions. The results show that introductory videos in MOOCs are influenced by the…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Video Technology
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Litchka, Peter R.; Shapira-Lishchinsky, Orly – Educational Planning, 2016
Nations throughout the world continue to examine how to improve their system of education in terms of improving student achievement, so that each student has the opportunity to be a productive and successful member of the global society. For this to occur, each school must be successful in the development of high quality teaching and learning.…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Transformational Leadership, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Administrator Relationship
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Nathan, Alli; Ruggieri, Margaret – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
One of the most important and lasting legacies of the 20th century is globalization and the increased integration among countries and economies leading to more interactions among the peoples of different cultures. This effect has also percolated into the business environment and into the realm of business education. We have seen the…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Cultural Awareness, Study Abroad, Business Education
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Lee, Annie (Ya-Ping); Bei, Lienti; DeVaney, Sharon A. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2007
This phenomenological study examined the acculturation experience of Taiwanese students who attended universities in the United States as exchange students. Hofstede's four dimensions of culture provided a framework for developing questions. Eight exchange students were interviewed. Taiwanese students realized there was a lower power distance…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Student Adjustment, College Students, Cultural Influences