Beyond Facebook: Deeper Online Cultural Exchange
Students who participate in extended guided discussions over the Internet with peers from other countries find they become more empathetic.
Technology Companies Seek Out Arab Students
Technology companies are connecting with Arab higher education through scholarships, competitions and training. Sleek marketing or genuine corporate social responsibility?
Will the Latest Generation of Online Courses Help the Arab World?
Massive open online courses could wind up only serving those who are already privileged, says one academic who studies pedagogy.
The Seven Pillars Of The New Knowledge Revolution
The Library of Alexandria’s director says rapid changes in the structure of knowledge should also drive how educational institutions operate.
A Second Chance for Many Arab Students
Arab Open University blends online learning and classroom time to reach students who might not attend university otherwise.
Helping Business Students Learn About Social-Media Strategies
A course at the American University of Beirut focuses on ways to use platforms like Facebook and Twitter to create a competitive advantage.
New “Observatory” Analyzes Arabic on the Internet
A new project will help scholars analyse information in Arabic on the Internet.
