Evolutionary collaborative partnership model (ECPM): The East African elearning provider's project-based legitimization strategy
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2014
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International Journal of Computing and ICT Research
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The paper examines the lack of legitimacy of e-learning projects including academic certificates through online distance programs. The paper analyses whether the lack of legitimacy that exist among e-learning projects can be eradicated through a sound proposed strategy. The rationale of this study is based on the fact that most scholars claim that various e-learning projects and programs lack legitimization, and the literature related to legitimization issues is limited. From the perspective of e-learning providers working in East Africa, this paper used Classic Grounded Theory. The study developed an Evolutionary Collaborative Partnership Model (ECPM). For legitimization to be achieved, the study revealed that three processes needed to be followed: the identifying and acquiring of collaborating partners, referral networking and strategic alliances. The study identified two types of collaborating partnerships: asymmetrical and reciprocal collaborating . The study discovered five stages in an incremental sequential process in the evolutionary e-learning collaborative partnership model including identification of key drivers, problem setting, direction setting, structuring and outcomes.
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Article published by the International Journal of Computing and ICT Research Vol. 8, Issue 1 pp 37 - 48.
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e-learning partnership, collaborating partnership, legitimization, classic grounded theory, e-learning provider, Evolutionary Collaborating Partnership Model
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